Kia Sorento (2016) vs. Honda Civic (2006) Specs

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2016 Kia Sorento and 2006 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Kia Sorento	Honda Civic
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	106.3 in	3.1 in
Length	187.4 in	176.7 in	10.7 in
Width	74.4 in	69.0 in	5.4 in
Height	66.3 in	56.5 in	9.8 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	2912 lb.	1056 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	39.4 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	53.7 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	51.9 in	4.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	52.4 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	51.0 in	5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	34.6 in	4.8 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)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	35.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	12.0 ft³	-0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	12.0	26 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	61 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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2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review
2007	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review
2006	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Perfect fit for me! Very comfortable see full Honda Civic review
2006	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I fit pretty nicely in the civic without completing eliminating the backseat behind me. see full Honda Civic review
2005	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I have driven for as long as 12 hours in one sitting behind the wheel (only getting out for gas) and it felt fine. It is a firmer seat then some luxury cars, but for the economy level cars, it is a great seat. see full Honda Civic review

2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review
2007	2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	back seat? maybe for a child on a short trip. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Active headrest was and is too far forward for comfort. This casues headaches for some people - incldung my wife. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	All cars sold in northern climes should have heated seats at least optional. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Not comfortable for tall people in the rear seat. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review
2006	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Felt less comfortable than the Prius. see full Honda Civic review
2005	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The car is tiny. Period. see full Honda Civic review

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