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2015 Kia Sorento and 2019 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 120.9 in | -14.6 in |
| Length | 184.4 in | 204.3 in | -19.9 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 78.8 in | -4.6 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 69.9 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3894 lb. | 4568 lb. | -674 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 62.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 61.7 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 57.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 48.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 33.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.9 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -25.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento
| 2015 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Buick Enclave
| 2019 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 | |
| 2019 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 | ||
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