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Toyota Avalon (2008) vs. Kia Sorento (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Avalon and 2006 Kia Sorento specs.

2008 Toyota Avalon and 2006 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Toyota Avalon Kia Sorento  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.0 in 106.7 in 4.3 in
Length 197.2 in 179.8 in 17.4 in
Width 72.8 in 73.3 in -0.5 in
Height 58.5 in 68.1 in -9.6 in
Curb Weight 3495 lb. 4112 lb. -617 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 21.1 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 39.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 58.9 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 55.3 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.6 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 39.5 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.2 in 58.4 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.2 in 58.0 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.9 in 36.1 in 4.8 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.4 ft3 31.4 ft3 -17 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.4 ft3 66.4 ft3 -52 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon

2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sorento

2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review
 
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