Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 2,779 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,760 mm | 5,022 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,687 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 72 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 950 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 828 mm | -827 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,052 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 805 mm | 0 mm | 805 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,895 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 459 L | -139 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,076 L | 16.2 | -15.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 16.2 | -14.2 L |
2016 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 2016 Kia Sorento.
2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |