Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 106.7 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 180.7 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 73.3 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.1 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 4083 lb. | 628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 58.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.1 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2007 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 |