Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,684 mm | 5,138 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,699 mm | 1,717 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,766 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 73 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,062 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,029 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,125 mm | 954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 983 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 848 mm | -53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 549 L | -291 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,045 L | 1,274 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 2,455 L | 0 L |
2015 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 2015 Kia Sorento.
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |