Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Infiniti G | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 270 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 112.2 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 186.9 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.0 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.7 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 3650 lb. | 451 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.4 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.2 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.6 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 33.6 in | 5.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 14.8 | 23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 58.2 ft3 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento.
2006 Infiniti G Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my frame, padding where needed, good driving position, good visibility see full Infiniti G review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leather, very compfortable see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Passengers prefer to sit in the rear reclining seats. Lots of space for everyone. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable for a sports sedan see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Still plenty of room for two boys (6, 10) in back seat, and also ample room when one of their buddies comes along. And 2 adults can ride comfortably back there, although probably best for short trips. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Roomy, sporty seat. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Large side bolsters and middle seat hump hold driver in place for spirited driving while still maintaining comfort over long trips. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 Infiniti G Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat leg and knee room is somewhat tight, especially for 3. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Kid space only see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It is a coupe, so rear seat room is a given at limited. Anyone that is relatively tall will have a problem sitting back there. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
not much for rear seat room for your head and legs. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Required a great deal of flexibility to get into the back then the lack of any headroom caused me to sit at an angle. Very few friends willing to ride in the back for any time at all. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is a seat. But only a midget can sit there. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is basically no room, especially for your head in the back. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back seat is small and feels cramped with the roofline. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Well its a sports Car and it great for me but my friends hate when they have to get in the back.. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
small back seat room see full Infiniti G review |