Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,862 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,635 kg | 1,950 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 79 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 978 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 970 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 815 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 510 L | -252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 1,351 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 2,464 L | 0 L |
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 |
2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Honda Pilot.