Kia Sorento (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2013) Specs

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2012 Kia Sorento and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Kia Sorento	Acura MDX
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	108.3 in	-2 in
Length	183.9 in	191.6 in	-7.7 in
Width	74.2 in	78.5 in	-4.3 in
Height	67.3 in	68.2 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3935 lb.	4550 lb.	-615 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	21.0 gal.	-1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.2 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	61.6 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	59.0 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.6 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	61.5 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	59.1 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.7 in	37.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.8 in	57.1 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.4 in	42.0 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.3 in	29.1 in	2.2 in
Total Legroom	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.1 ft³	15.0 ft³	-5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	42.9 ft³	-5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.5 ft³	83.5 ft³	-11 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 AWD	The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. 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 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

2012 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
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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

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