Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 109.4 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 187.4 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 74.4 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 66.3 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4019 lb. | 4101 lb. | -82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.1 in | -0.4 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 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 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 | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.7 | 38.0 ft3 | -19.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -54.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sorento.