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2017 Kia Sorento and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 108.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Length | 187.4 in | 178.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 4079 lb. | 22 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.1 in | 4.3 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) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 23.3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
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 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
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