Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.8 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 192.4 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 72.2 in | 2 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 66.6 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 4195 lb. | -260 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.5 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.4 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.6 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 37.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 43.5 in | 10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 40.0 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 23.4 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 12.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | 4.9 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 |
2016 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 0 | I love the driver's seat -- it's supportive, comfortable and cushy. I like the power lumbar feature on the SXT that lets you position it up/down and larger/smaller. Not so big on the manual recline with the power seat -- adjustments to the seat bottom don't move the seatback. see full Dodge Journey review |
2016 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 0 | This is NOT a vehicle for a family of six. There were nonstop complaints about legroom from all my kids -- the 8-year-old twins in the wayback, the teenagers in the middle row. I couldn't be comfortable in the driver's seat, so that my son could have enough room to actually sit straight in the middle row, while giving his little sister enough room for her feet in the back row. It's a "make-do" or "in a pinch" 6-passenger car. Across town with 6 people is okay, across the state would incite a riot and mutiny. see full Dodge Journey review |