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2017 Kia Sorento and 2009 Ford Flex Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Ford Flex | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 117.9 in | -8.5 in |
| Length | 187.4 in | 202.3 in | -14.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 75.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4500 lb. | -796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 44.3 in | -4.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 38.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 50.8 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 33.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento
| 2017 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 | ||
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Flex
| 2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of leg room. Comfy seats. Personal headphones are good, too. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 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 |
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