Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.0 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 155.5 in | 28.4 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 66.7 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 58.1 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 52.8 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 50.9 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 51.2 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 46.8 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.8 in | 2.8 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 13.3 | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |