Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.0 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 202.0 in | -18.1 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 79.0 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 76.9 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 5567 lb. | -1632 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 65.3 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 64.4 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 65.2 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 60.6 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 37.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 61.7 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 49.1 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 25.6 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -36.4 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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