Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Sienna | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 119.3 in | -13 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 200.0 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 77.4 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 68.9 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3594 lb. | 4140 lb. | -546 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 42.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 63.8 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 64.9 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 67.5 in | -11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 38.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 61.1 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 51.8 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 39.5 in | -8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -11.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -34.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.9 ft3 | 94.5 ft3 | -57.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -76.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento.
2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the kids have enough foom they leave each other alone see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I can adjust the seat exactly how I want it see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Two middle seats are bucket seats and VERY comfortable. Leg room in 3rd row is a little limited. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Sits high so short people have a comfortable good view of the road. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The 3rd row seats have enough leg room and the seats themselves are well built. That said, I have not tried the 3rd row seats of close competitors like the Odyssey see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of room even for adults see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of room to move. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 tall teeange boys and they love it cack there. So comfortable! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna is an excellent family vehicle if interior space and overall capability are your priorities. It is comfortable for long family drives and you NEVER run out of space in this car. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have the CE which does not have adjustable lumbar support or 8-way adjustments. The seat has a fixed height, which is a bit too high for me. Also the seat is a bit too deep. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat cushion has an uncomfortable contour at rear of seat and the armrests are uncomfortable. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
At $35,000 I think it could be much better. Hurts more than my Tacoma 4X4 after a long drive. see full Toyota Sienna review |