Kia Sorento (2016) vs. GMC Acadia (2009) Specs

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2016 Kia Sorento and 2009 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Kia Sorento	GMC Acadia
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	118.9 in	-9.5 in
Length	187.4 in	200.7 in	-13.3 in
Width	74.4 in	78.2 in	-3.8 in
Height	66.3 in	72.8 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	4004 lb.	4936 lb.	-932 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	22.0 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	40.4 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	61.9 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	57.8 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.3 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	61.1 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	57.9 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	36.9 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	38.4 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	57.8 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.4 in	48.3 in	-6.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	33.2 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	19.7 ft³	-8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	69.0 ft³	-31 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	117.0 ft³	-44 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

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

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2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Two middle row captains chairs are great. Third row seats work well for smaller adults. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room for a 6 foot person see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	good confort see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review

2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review

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