Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Camry | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,806 mm | 4,684 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,688 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 996 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 996 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 955 mm | 18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 258 L | 167 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,045 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 2,053 L | 13 |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.