Volvo S60 (2011) vs. Kia Sorento (2013) Specs

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2011 Volvo S60 and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Volvo S60	Kia Sorento
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100	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 Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	106.3 in	3 in
Length	182.2 in	183.9 in	-1.7 in
Width	73.4 in	74.2 in	-0.8 in
Height	58.4 in	67.3 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	3901 lb.	3935 lb.	-34 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	19.8 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.2 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	59.3 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	56.3 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.3 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.2 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	58.7 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	55.9 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	37.6 in	-4.1 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	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	-34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	9.1 ft³	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.0	37.0 ft³	-25
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	72.5 ft³	-60.5 ft³

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 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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