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2016 Kia Sorento and 2019 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Honda Accord | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 111.4 in | -2 in |
| Length | 187.4 in | 192.2 in | -4.8 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 57.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3362 lb. | 606 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.3 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 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) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 29.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 16.7 | 21.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 |
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Honda Accord
| 2019 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2018 | Back in the day, Hondas weren't roomy by any absolute yardstick, but were surprisingly capacious considering their small exterior dimensions. Honda knew how to make the most of a small package. The Accord grew dramatically over the years. The second-generation 1982 sedan that put the model on the map (literally, they were everywhere) was 173.6 inches long and 65.0 inches wide, on a 96.5-inch wheelbase. The eighth-generation 2008 Accord was over 20 inches longer and 7.7 inches wider, on a 110.2-inch wheelbase. For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda regained enough of its former space efficiency skills to maintain interior space while slightly shrinking the car's exterior. For the tenth-generation car, they've pulled off a magic trick. Even though the new Accord is 0.3 inches less lengthy, Honda managed to increase total legroom by 1.7 inches. A two-inch wheelbase stretch contributed; to reduce overall length Honda trimmed the car's overhangs. Rear seat passengers now enjoy over 40 inches of rear legroom, a dramatic 2.4 inches more than in the Camry. They will feel like they're in a limo. What's the catch? Well, those rear seat occupants best not have tall torsos. The lower (by six-tenths of an inch), sleeker roof line cuts into rear headroom. The Camry provides another 0.7 inches for the heads of rear passengers. This might not sound like much until you have a rear seat passenger a bit over six feet in height. Also, Honda only managed as much rear headroom as it did by positioning the rear seat cushion somewhat low to the floor. Some--but not many--competitors have more comfortably positioned rear seat cushions. I'll note here that the new Accord also has a larger trunk than last year's Accord, the Camry, and every other competitor--but most are within a cubic foot. I'd trade a cubic foot for the interior trunk handle they appear to have considered, then left off the car. Keep the car clean or you'll dirty a hand closing the lid. see full Honda Accord review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Honda Accord
| 2019 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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