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Kia Sorento (2011) vs. Honda Civic (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Kia Sorento and 2012 Honda Civic specs.

2011 Kia Sorento and 2012 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Kia Sorento Honda Civic  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,670 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,503 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,753 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,715 kg 1,318 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 50 L 25 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 991 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,283 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 942 mm 54 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,306 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 919 mm 36 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 0 mm 932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,367 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,128 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 354 L -96 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 12.5 -11.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 12.5 -10.5 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Sorento

2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review
 
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