Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Honda Odyssey | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.1 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 202.9 in | -19 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 79.2 in | -5 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 68.4 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 4337 lb. | -732 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 64.4 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.2 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 63.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 66.1 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 60.9 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 48.4 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 42.4 in | -11.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -14 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 | -56.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -76 ft3 |
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. 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 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |