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Kia Sorento (2016) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Sorento and 2018 Nissan Pathfinder specs.

2016 Kia Sorento and 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year 2016 2018  
Model Kia Sorento Nissan Pathfinder  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
252 lb-ft@5300
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
284 hp@6400
259 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.4 in 114.2 in -4.8 in
Length 187.4 in 198.5 in -11.1 in
Width 74.4 in 77.2 in -2.8 in
Height 66.3 in 69.6 in -3.3 in
Curb Weight 4101 lb. 4432 lb. -331 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 19.5 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 42.2 in -2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 60.7 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 56.8 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.3 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 39.4 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.0 in 60.4 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.4 in 56.1 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.4 in 41.7 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 37.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.8 in 57.1 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 41.4 in 42.0 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.7 in 30.7 in 1 in
Total Legroom 112.3 in (over 3 rows) 114.7 in (over 3 rows) -2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.3 ft3 16.0 ft3 -4.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 38.0 ft3 47.8 ft3 -9.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 79.8 ft3 -6.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

2016 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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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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