Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 182.2 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 70.0 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 57.2 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3594 lb. | 2804 lb. | 790 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.9 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 | 36.9 ft3 | 15.5 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 57 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.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |