Kia Sorento (2013) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2013 Kia Sorento and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2013	2016
Model	Kia Sorento	Honda Civic
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	0 in
Length	183.9 in	182.3 in	1.6 in
Width	74.2 in	70.8 in	3.4 in
Height	67.3 in	55.7 in	11.6 in
Curb Weight	3781 lb.	2899 lb.	882 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	12.4 gal.	7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.3 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	57.0 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	53.7 in	2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.3 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.1 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	55.0 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	47.3 in	8.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.4 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.7 in	0.0 in	36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.4 in	0.0 in	44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.3 in	0.0 in	31.3 in
Total Legroom	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	30.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.1 ft³	15.1 ft³	-6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	15.1	21.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.5 ft³	15.1 ft³	57.4 ft³

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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