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Toyota Highlander (2010) vs. Kia Sorento (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Kia Sorento specs.

2010 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2010 2013  
Model Toyota Highlander Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,671 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,885 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,709 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,895 kg 1,785 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 75 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 955 mm 18 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 932 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 1,128 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 795 mm -53 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 258 L 34 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 1,048 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,053 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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