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2017 Kia Sorento and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 103.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 187.4 in | 180.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 3624 lb. | 477 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 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) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 31.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -23.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 34.4 | 3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
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 | ||
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester
| 2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
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