Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
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 | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,709 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,785 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 73 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,034 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,013 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 975 mm | -20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 912 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 704 mm | 91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 391 L | -133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 2,370 L | 0 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |