Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.7 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 180.7 in | -0.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 68.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 4477 lb. | -152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.9 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.6 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.0 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.1 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |