Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6000 350 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,523 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 76 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,031 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 935 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 909 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 433 L | -175 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 15.3 | -14.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 15.3 | -13.3 L |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2013 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 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |