Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@7600 171 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,211 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 50 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 942 mm | 54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 899 mm | 56 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) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 382 L | -124 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 13.5 | -12.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 13.5 | -11.5 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 |
2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am 6 feet tall, and weigh 250 pounds. I have a LOT of headroom, and legroom. Entry and exit is very easy. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Bolstering and grippy fabric. None of the rat hair from the base. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
can fit a large man with ease see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The design of the front seats makes it difficult to get four normally proportioned adults into a car which looks like it would accomodate them. The bolstering in the back makes the five-seater only take four. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car could be a bit wider to better accommodate 3 people in the back seat. see full Toyota Corolla review |