Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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 | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 192.5 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 75.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 68.1 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3894 lb. | 4535 lb. | -641 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 59.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 35.9 in | 0.8 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) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.
2018 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 |