Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,300 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,319 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 53 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,019 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 963 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 879 mm | 76 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) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 651 L | -393 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 23.0 | -22 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 1,444 L | 1 L |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2013 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 |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |