Kia Sorento (2017) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2013) Specs

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2017 Kia Sorento and 2013 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2013
Model	Kia Sorento	Mazda CX-5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	106.3 in	3.1 in
Length	187.4 in	178.7 in	8.7 in
Width	74.4 in	72.4 in	2 in
Height	66.3 in	65.7 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3704 lb.	3194 lb.	510 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	14.8 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	40.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	57.5 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.2 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.0 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	55.5 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	53.7 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.3 in	0.1 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)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	34.1 ft³	-22.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	34.1	3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	64.8 ft³	8.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento

2017 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 Mazda CX-5

2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare. see full Mazda CX-5 review

2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!) see full Mazda CX-5 review

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