Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) vs. Kia Sorento (2013) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Kia Sorento
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	106.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	179.3 in	183.9 in	-4.6 in
Width	70.1 in	74.2 in	-4.1 in
Height	59.2 in	67.3 in	-8.1 in
Curb Weight	3228 lb.	3605 lb.	-377 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.8 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.2 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.3 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.2 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	58.7 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	37.6 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.4 in	-44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.3 in	-31.3 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	-33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	9.1 ft³	23.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.8	37.0 ft³	-4.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	72.5 ft³	-5.6 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

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

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