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2015 Kia Sorento and 2012 Mini Clubman Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Mini Clubman | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 3dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.3 in | 6 in |
| Length | 184.4 in | 155.0 in | 29.4 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 66.3 in | 7.9 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 56.1 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3722 lb. | 2844 lb. | 878 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 50.3 in | 9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 45.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.3 in | 5.3 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) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.9 ft3 | 9.2 | 27.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento
| 2015 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 2012 Mini Clubman
| 2012 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review | ||
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