Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Dodge Magnum | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 120.0 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 197.7 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 74.1 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.3 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3896 lb. | -192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 57.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 27.2 | 10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
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.
2006 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy! For 5 passengers, everyone is completely comfortable. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It needed to fit three toddler seats across and does. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy compartment and excellent, firm front seats are comfortable even for an entire day of driving. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
HEMI performance see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very roomy. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great back support, heated, fine adjustability but could use bigger side bolsters. Tilt/telescope leather wheel and power pedals help with finding a comfortable position. With the 08 softer arm rest materials, it should be much better. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Room for passengers see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Wide seating area, fits big people as well as small. Seats are very comphy padded well for long trips. Very comfortable on 12+ hour drives. see full Dodge Magnum review |