Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Honda Pilot | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.2 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 191.4 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 78.5 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 71.0 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 4299 lb. | -694 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 61.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.6 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 62.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.9 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 38.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 58.9 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 48.4 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 32.1 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
2011 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 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 | ||
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 |
2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |