Model Year | 2023 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.7 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 178.2 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.5 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 55.8 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3715 lb. | 3462 lb. | 253 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.1 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 34.6 in | 7.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.5 in | 0.0 in | 42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.6 in | 0.0 in | 29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 24.8 | 20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.5 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sorento.
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |