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2012 Kia Sorento and 2017 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 187.4 in | -3.5 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 74.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.3 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 4101 lb. | -166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 36.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 52.8 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 41.4 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 31.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 38.0 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento
| 2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento
| 2017 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento
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