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2012 Kia Sorento and 2017 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,671 mm | 5,128 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 2,143 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 83 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,026 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 960 mm | -28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 843 mm | -48 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 660 L | -402 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 1,951 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 3,262 L | -1 L |
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 2017 Buick Enclave
| 2017 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2018 | Despite its size, the original Buick Enclave had a tighter, less comfortable second-row seat than many smaller crossovers. With the redesign this has been fixed. Second-row legroom has increased by a substantial three inches and--of at least equal significance--the seat cushions have been raised higher off the floor. Adults sitting in the second-row seats now enjoy a modicum of thigh support. But if you want to fit three people in the Enclave's second row, you can't. All Enclaves are fitted with captain's chairs. For an eight-passenger large crossover, check out the related Chevrolet Traverse. The Enclave's third-row seat isn't as roomy or as comfortable as its second-row seats, with both knee room and head room in shorter supply (the latter thanks to a bulge in the rearmost section of the headlinder). But if the second row is moved forward a couple of inches (also necessary for folding the third-row seat) then both rows offer plenty of legroom. It helps that there's plenty of space for toes beneath the second-row seats. Plus there's enough shoulder room for three people in the way-back, one more than in most three-row crossovers. Occupants of both the second and the third rows enjoy an open view forward thanks to stadium-style seating. Volvo's reputation for comfortable seats is based on the comfort of its cars' front seats. The Volvo's second-row seats are comfortably high off the floor, but they aren't as roomy as the those in the larger Buick. It's third-row seat is considerably tighter than that in the Buick, and can only hold two (optimally prepubescent) people. see full Buick Enclave review | |
| 2017 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Similarly, while the Buick Enclave's front seats are comfortable, they're marginal for those in a nearly $60,000 vehicle. The Volvo XC90's front seats are available with a much larger number of adjustments and even without these look and feel much more posh than the Buick's. Some people might also find the Enclave's tall center console overly intrusive. I personally like the sporty vibe it brings to an otherwise unsporty vehicle. In general I like what Buick's designers tried to do inside the Enclave, with clean, flowing lines and a low-profile Audi-like instrument panel. There's just something missing in the execution--it's about 95 percent of the way there--and I can't quite put my finger on what the missing 5 percent is. It's in the details. see full Buick Enclave review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Buick Enclave
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