Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Stinger | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,906 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,869 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,635 kg | 1,638 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 60 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 973 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 940 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 925 mm | 30 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) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 660 L | -402 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 23.3 | -22.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 1,158 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 |
2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
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