Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Chrysler Pacifica | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 116.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 198.9 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 79.3 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4482 lb. | -778 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 60.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 60.5 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.3 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 35.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 58.0 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 29.9 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento.
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
supports lower back problem see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row has tons of room. 3rd row not so much, but was comfortable enough for a 2500 mile round from with 6 of us. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More room than your standard bench seat design see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like how the rear seats slide fwd and backward. I like the center console extending back between the rear seats.` see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large for my family see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again, so comfortable. Plus my 6'5" son can push the seat all the way back and drive in complete comfort. Great car for tall people. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My son is 6'5" is never cramped in the back. Lots of room for tall people, even above the head. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of leg room and built in lumbar adjustment and arm rests see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |