Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 111.2 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 187.6 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 74.0 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 66.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4004 lb. | 3983 lb. | 21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.4 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 59.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.6 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.1 in | 3.3 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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 32.6 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 81.6 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento.
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |