Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.7 in | -2 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 180.7 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.3 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 68.1 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 4098 lb. | -538 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 58.0 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 31.7 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 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 |