Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,039 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,635 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 46 L | 75 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 996 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,306 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 996 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 955 mm | -76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 538 L | 258 L | 280 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 1,048 L | 18 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,351 L | 2,053 L | -1 L |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
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 |