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Kia Sorento (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Sorento and 2023 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2012 2023  
Model Kia Sorento Acura MDX  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
354 lb-ft@1400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,891 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 5,039 mm -1 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,999 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,704 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,785 kg 2,105 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 70 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 978 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,572 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 968 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,532 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 978 mm -23 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 919 mm 13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,367 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,128 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 737 mm 58 mm
Total Legroom 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 462 L -204 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 1,107 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 2,022 L 0 L

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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
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 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
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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