Kia Sorento (2011) vs. Buick Verano (2015) Specs

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2011 Kia Sorento and 2015 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
Model	Kia Sorento	Buick Verano
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,685 mm	0 mm
Length	4,671 mm	4,671 mm	0 mm
Width	1,885 mm	1,816 mm	0 mm
Height	1,709 mm	1,483 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,715 kg	1,610 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	75 L	57 L	18 L
Headroom, Row 1	996 mm	973 mm	23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,506 mm	1,400 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,430 mm	1,364 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,049 mm	1,067 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	996 mm	960 mm	36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,491 mm	1,344 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,420 mm	1,318 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	955 mm	881 mm	74 mm
Headroom, Row 3	932 mm	0 mm	932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,367 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,128 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	795 mm	0 mm	795 mm
Total Legroom	2,799 mm (over 3 rows)	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	258 L	405 L	-147 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,048 L	14.3	-13.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,053 L	14.3	-12.3 L

2011 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 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 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 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

2011 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

2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review

2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review

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