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Kia Sorento (2011) vs. Honda Pilot (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Kia Sorento and 2008 Honda Pilot specs.

2011 Kia Sorento and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Kia Sorento Honda Pilot  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,775 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,969 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,635 kg 1,934 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 77 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 1,064 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 1,019 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 950 mm 5 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 980 mm -48 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,367 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,128 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 767 mm 28 mm
Total Legroom 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 450 L -192 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 1,348 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 2,481 L 0 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
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