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BMW 1-Series (2013) vs. Kia Sorento (2016) Specs

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2013 BMW 1-Series and 2016 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2013 2016  
Model BMW 1-Series Kia Sorento  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 109.4 in -4.7 in
Length 172.2 in 187.4 in -15.2 in
Width 68.8 in 74.4 in -5.6 in
Height 56.0 in 66.3 in -10.3 in
Curb Weight 3208 lb. 3704 lb. -496 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 18.8 gal. -4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 39.5 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 59.1 in -5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.7 in -56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 39.3 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 58.0 in -4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.4 in -56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 39.4 in -7.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 52.8 in -52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 41.4 in -41.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 31.7 in -31.7 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 112.3 in (over 3 rows) -38.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 11.3 ft3 -1.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 10.0 38.0 ft3 -28
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.0 ft3 73.0 ft3 -63 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series

2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review
 

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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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