Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,626 kg | 1,785 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 75 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 996 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 996 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 955 mm | 8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 258 L | 481 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 1,048 L | 25.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,053 L | -1 L |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review |