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Toyota Venza (2012) vs. Kia Sorento (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Venza and 2012 Kia Sorento specs.

2012 Toyota Venza and 2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Toyota Venza Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,776 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,801 mm 4,671 mm 0 mm
Width 1,905 mm 1,885 mm 0 mm
Height 1,610 mm 1,709 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,835 kg 1,785 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 75 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,524 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,422 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 996 mm 2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,499 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 955 mm 38 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 974 L 258 L 716 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.4 1,048 L 33.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,985 L 2,053 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 
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