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Chevrolet Volt (2012) vs. Kia Sorento (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Kia Sorento specs.

2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Chevrolet Volt Kia Sorento  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,685 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,498 mm 4,671 mm 0 mm
Width 1,788 mm 1,885 mm 0 mm
Height 1,438 mm 1,709 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,715 kg 1,635 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 35 L 75 L -40 L
Headroom, Row 1 960 mm 996 mm -36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,364 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 914 mm 996 mm -82 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 866 mm 955 mm -89 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 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 300 L 258 L 42 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 10.6 1,048 L 9.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0 L 2,053 L -2 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt

2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Sorento

2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 
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