Kia Sorento (2015) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

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2015 Kia Sorento and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Kia Sorento	Toyota Highlander
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-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	191.1 in	-6.7 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.	4454 lb.	-560 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

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2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review

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