Comparison - Ford Flex Wagon 2016 - vs - Kia Sorento Limited 2016

General

Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make: 
Average Price: 
35,122
Updated: 
30 Nov 2016
26,149
Updated: 
30 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2016
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.60gals
18.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ingot Silver Metallic
#AEB2B5
Magnetic Metallic
#646464
Oxford White
#FFFFFF
Shadow Black
#242424
Blue Metallic
#183C4D
Color: 
Ebony Black
#070506
Platinum Graphite
#646464
Snow White Pearl
#DFDFDF
Titanium Silver
#666465

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2016 Kia Sorento grows a little bit larger, and grows up a lot.Though the Kia Sorento has been completely redesigned and re-engineered for 2016, it looks like the exterior only modestly evolved. The 2016 model is both significantly roomier and more refined in nearly every way.
There’s some meaningful change all around the 2016 Kia Sorento actually, with every bit of sheet metal and every piece of trim changed. A new body structure, an available turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and redesigned seating—plus some new active-safety features—add up to tremendously meaningful change once you take it all in.

Pros
Composed, quiet ride
Responsive, economical new 2.0T
Impressive interior trims
Tight, "vault-like" feel

Cons
Short, bench-like second-row seats
Third row not available with turbo four
Limited availability of active safety features

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The Kia Sorento is fully redesigned for 2016 and ranks in the middle among midsize SUVs based on the professional reviews and data that drive our rankings. Professional automotive critics generally agree that the Sorento has an appealing mix of interior comfort and technology, but its base engine is underpowered. It also gets excellent safety ratings within its class.

Pros
Accurate steering and composed handling
Premium cabin materials
Zippy engine options
Lots of available safety features

Cons
Weak base engine
Price can climb quickly

By: 
usnews.com

The Kia Sorento is bigger, more sophisticated and better to drive for 2016, making it an appealing alternative to five- and seven-passenger SUVs that were previously a class above it. Kia's midsize crossover is definitely worth a long look.

pros
User-friendly controls
Well-made and attractive cabin
Versatile second-row seat
Ample features for the money
Long warranty
Excellent crash test scores.

cons
Turbo engine isn't as punchy and efficient as expected
Less spacious than most seven-passenger competitors.

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
16.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
23.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
3.30L
Torque: 
254ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
252ft-lbs
at 5 200rpm
Horsepower: 
287hp
at 6 500rpm
290hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.70Feet
35.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Electric power steering
Retained accessory power
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
12V and 115V rear power outlet(s)
Roadside Assistance*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
201.80in
187.60in
Width: 
75.90in
74.20in
Height: 
69.30in
67.50in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
7.30in
Front Track: 
65.40in
63.80in
Rear Track: 
65.40in
63.70in
Wheel Base: 
117.90in
109.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.80
39.20
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
39.20
Front Leg Room: 
40.80in
41.30in
Rear leg room: 
44.30in
39.40in
Front Hip Room: 
55.50in
56.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.40in
59.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
55.00in
56.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.10in
58.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
83.20cu.ft
73.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
20.00cu.ft
11.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4439.00lbs
4101.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
1 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry
4 one-touch power windows
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
6 -way power driver seat
Cloth
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
10-way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Premium leather
Bucket front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Folding with storage center armrest
Manual folding bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Multi-link rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension, Front and rear stabilizer bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Front and rear air conditioning
Interior air filtration
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Simulated wood trim on doors
Leather and wood steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
USB connection
Mast antenna
Infinity premium brand speakers
10 total speakers
550 watts stereo output
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
USB connection
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent wipers
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Rear defogger
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Manual sunshades for rear side windows
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
19 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
Null spare wheel
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
All season tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
2nd Row Inflatable Safety Belts
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Turn signal mirrors
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 100A
Exterior Options: 
Roof Rack Side Rails
Cross Bars (Black-Panoramic Sunroof)
Side Steps
Wheel Locks
Tow Hitch (V6)
Mudguards
Rear Bumper Protector (Polished)
Interior Options: 
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
All-Weather Floor Mats
DVD Headrest
Cargo Cover
Cargo Net
Interior Lighting Kit
Cargo Tray (7 seat)

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Charcoal Black, cloth
#313139
Dune, cloth
#888372
Color: 
Black Metallic, premium leather
#000000
Ivory, premium leather
#D8D5C4