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2012 Kia Sorento and 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,671 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 76 L | -1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 927 mm | 28 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 963 mm | -31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 831 mm | -36 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 934 L | -676 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 2,359 L | -1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 4,072 L | -2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
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