Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 192.5 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 75.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 68.1 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 4535 lb. | -600 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 59.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 35.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 45.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 27.7 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2013 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |