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Kia Optima (2011) vs. Kia Sorento (2013) Specs

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2011 Kia Optima and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2011 2013  
Model Kia Optima Kia Sorento  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
204 kW@6000
365 Nm@1750
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,794 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,844 mm 4,671 mm 0 mm
Width 1,831 mm 1,885 mm 0 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,709 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,535 kg 1,715 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 75 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,453 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,389 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 996 mm -41 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,384 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 881 mm 955 mm -74 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 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 436 L 258 L 178 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.4 1,048 L 14.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 2,053 L 13.4

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2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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