Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Honda Fit | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 96.5 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 157.4 in | 27 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 66.2 in | 8 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 60.0 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3594 lb. | 2432 lb. | 1162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 52.8 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 51.2 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 50.6 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 51.0 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.7 in | 3.9 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) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 21.3 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.9 ft3 | 21.3 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 41.9 ft3 | 30.6 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento.
2007 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Works for me, this is personal see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
so spacious,i like the compartement in the dashboard,in front of the transmission lever. see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
so spacious.indeed. see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Two large adults fit well see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear-facing child seat fits inside with room to spare for the front seats. Easier to get in and out of (and get children in and out of) than larger cars due to design of the body and door. see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Roomier than I thought for a subcompacy see full Honda Fit review |
2007 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Small. Ok for 2 kids but not adequate for 3. (or at least my 3...) see full Honda Fit review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Smaller than the Scion xB. see full Honda Fit review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No seat height adjustment makes my bad back scream on longer drives. No lumbar support. see full Honda Fit review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The seats are reasonably comfortable but there is insufficient lumbar support. If you are middle-aged or older and have lower back trouble you may be uncomfortable on drives over 1-2 hours. There is no height adjustment for the drivers seat. see full Honda Fit review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Zero lumbar support results in a sore back on longer trips. see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No dead pedal. Awkward accelerator pedal. see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
We don't think there would be room for two rear-facing car seats in the back, and I frequently have to sit in the back to let larger people sit in the front seat. see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Driver armrest is uncomfortable. lack of an inside arm rest see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plain and simply uncomfortable see full Honda Fit review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too small for passengers see full Honda Fit review |