Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Encore | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.6 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 168.4 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 69.9 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 65.2 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 3190 lb. | 415 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.1 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 51.7 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.5 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 50.1 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 18.8 | 18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review |
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