Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,865 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 83 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 937 mm | -20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 889 L | 535 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 1,911 L | 30.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 3,290 L | -2 L |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |