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Kia Sorento (2016) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2011) Specs

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2016 Kia Sorento and 2011 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2011  
Model Kia Sorento Toyota RAV4  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6400
342 Nm@5300
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
334 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,779 mm 2,659 mm 0 mm
Length 4,760 mm 4,600 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,860 kg 1,669 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 60 L 11 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,003 mm 1,036 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 1,008 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,473 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 945 mm -23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,341 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,052 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 805 mm 762 mm 43 mm
Total Legroom 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 320 L 348 L -28 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,076 L 1,053 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,067 L 2,067 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

2016 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota RAV4

2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2012 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2011 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review
2010 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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