Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,785 kg | 1,572 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 55 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 993 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 978 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 963 mm | -8 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) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 739 L | -481 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 26.1 | -25.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 1,546 L | 1 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |