Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.3 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 183.9 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 74.2 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.3 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3781 lb. | 871 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.3 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 58.7 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 55.9 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.6 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 36.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 53.8 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 44.4 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 31.3 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country 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 |