Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 126.6 in | -19.9 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 203.1 in | -23.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 77.1 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 65.4 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4960 lb. | -848 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 60.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.8 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 59.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 42.2 ft3 | -10.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.