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2016 Kia Sorento and 2013 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 100.4 in | 9 in |
| Length | 187.4 in | 162.2 in | 25.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 63.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3878 lb. | 2778 lb. | 1100 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 23.7 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento
| 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 | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
| 2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
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