Kia Sorento (2017) vs. Honda Pilot (2012) Specs

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2017 Kia Sorento and 2012 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Kia Sorento	Honda Pilot
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	109.2 in	0.2 in
Length	187.4 in	191.4 in	-4 in
Width	74.4 in	78.5 in	-4.1 in
Height	66.3 in	71.0 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	3704 lb.	4299 lb.	-595 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	21.0 gal.	-2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	40.0 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	61.5 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	58.6 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	62.2 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	56.9 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.5 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	38.2 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	58.9 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.4 in	48.4 in	-7 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	32.1 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	18.0 ft³	-6.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	47.7 ft³	-9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	87.0 ft³	-14 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento

2017 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Pilot

2012 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
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review

2012 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
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review

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