Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,099 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 5,253 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,635 kg | 2,043 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 83 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,034 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 993 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,590 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 925 mm | 30 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 0.0 | 258 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 0.0 | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 0.0 | 2 L |
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 |
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |