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Pontiac Grand Prix (2008) vs. Kia Sorento (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2012 Kia Sorento specs.

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Pontiac Grand Prix Kia Sorento  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
303 hp@5600
323 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 106.3 in 4.2 in
Length 198.3 in 183.9 in 14.4 in
Width 71.6 in 74.2 in -2.6 in
Height 55.9 in 67.3 in -11.4 in
Curb Weight 3600 lb. 3781 lb. -181 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 19.8 gal. -2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 39.2 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.0 in 59.3 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 56.3 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.2 in 39.2 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 58.7 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 55.9 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 37.6 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.7 in -36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 53.8 in -53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 44.4 in -44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 31.3 in -31.3 in
Total Legroom 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 110.2 in (over 3 rows) -31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 9.1 ft3 6.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 16.0 37.0 ft3 -21
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.0 ft3 72.5 ft3 -56.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2007 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 
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