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2012 Kia Sorento and 2017 Mazda CX-3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-3 | |
| Engine | |||
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 168.3 in | 15.6 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 69.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 60.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 2809 lb. | 796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.3 in | 4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.2 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 50.4 in | 8.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 49.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 12.4 | 24.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | 28 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento
| 2012 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 AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. 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 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 |
| 2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review | |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
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