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2012 Kia Sorento and 2021 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 194.9 in | -11 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 76.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 68.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 4330 lb. | -395 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 41.2 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.7 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 36.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 45.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 27.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento
| 2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2012 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 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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