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2013 Kia Sorento and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 182.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 70.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 57.2 in | 10.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 3157 lb. | 624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.2 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 15.5 | 21.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 57 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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