Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.7 in | -1 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 179.8 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.3 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 68.1 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 4123 lb. | -342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -11.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.9 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.5 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.4 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.0 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 36.1 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 66.4 ft3 | -66.4 |
2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |