Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 178.7 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 69.3 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 57.7 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 2723 lb. | 882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.8 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.0 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.2 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.6 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 43.9 in | 12 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.3 in | 1.3 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 12.3 | 24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 60.2 ft3 |
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 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |