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2012 Kia Sorento and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.6 in | -15.3 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 203.6 in | -19.7 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 79.6 in | -5.4 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 69.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 4330 lb. | -549 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 63.8 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 63.0 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 64.8 in | -8.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 38.7 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 61.2 in | -7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 49.6 in | -5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 36.5 in | -5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -6.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 87.5 ft3 | -50.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -68 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
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