Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 183.9 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 74.2 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 67.3 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3605 lb. | -700 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.3 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.3 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 58.7 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 55.9 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.6 in | -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 | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 37.0 ft3 | -24.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -37.1 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |