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Kia Sorento (2016) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Sorento and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.

2016 Kia Sorento and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Kia Sorento Jeep Grand Cherokee  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.4 in 114.8 in -5.4 in
Length 187.4 in 189.8 in -2.4 in
Width 74.4 in 76.3 in -1.9 in
Height 66.3 in 69.4 in -3.1 in
Curb Weight 3704 lb. 4470 lb. -766 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 24.6 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 40.0 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 58.6 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.0 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 39.3 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.0 in 58.0 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.4 in 56.5 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.6 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 41.4 in 0.0 in 41.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.7 in 0.0 in 31.7 in
Total Legroom 112.3 in (over 3 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 33.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.3 ft3 36.3 ft3 -25 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 38.0 ft3 36.3 1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 68.3 ft3 4.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

2016 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 
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