Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,219 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,635 kg | 1,172 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 50 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 991 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 897 mm | 99 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 805 mm | 150 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) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 439 L | -181 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 983 L | -981 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 |
2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.