Comparison - Kia Sorento EX 2017 - vs - Buick Enclave Avenir 2018

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Kia Sorento EX 2017

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Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

35,100

Updated:

30 Nov 2016

55,715

Updated:

18 Jan 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.80gals

22.00gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ebony Black

#070506

Platinum Graphite

#646464

Snow White Pearl

#DFDFDF

Titanium Silver

#666465

Remington Red

#9E050D

Blaze Blue

#364856

Sparkling Silver

#CBCBCD

Sangria

#765F62

Polished Walnut

#49403E

Color:

Satin Steel metallic

#C2C6D9

WHITE FROST METALLIC

#FFFFFF

DARK SLATE METALLIC

#374649

PEPPERDUST METALLIC

#BDAC98

Ebony Twilight Metallic

#323544

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2017 Kia Sorento stays true to its high-value roots, but it's grown up in refinement and comfort.
Kia Sorento received a full redesign, with completely new sheet metal, a new body structure, a newly available turbocharged inline-4 engine, plus modest gains in interior space and major gains in general cabin comfort and ride quality.

Pros
Tight, "vault-like" feel
Generous feature set
Responsive, economical 2.0T
Quiet cabin

Cons
Short, bench-like second-row seats
Can't get a third-row seat and turbo-4 engine together
Active-safety features not widely available

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2017 Kia Sorento ranks 1 out of 18 Midsize SUVs. The 2017 Kia Sorento is a versatile crossover that rates highly in a competitive class thanks to a powerful V6 engine, many user-friendly tech features, and the availability of third-row seats. It also has excellent safety and reliability ratings, and its low starting price makes it a great value.

Pros
Easy to use infotainment system
Potent V6 engine
Stable handling
Quality interior

Cons
Weak standard engine
Limited options for base model

By:

usnews.com

The 2017 Sorento can now be had with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, along with a couple of new safety features (adaptive headlights and automatic emergency braking). Also, the EX 2.0T gets standard shift paddles, but the SX Limited is no longer offered with the 2.0T engine.

Pros
Controls are easy to operate
Cabin is well-made and attractive
Second-row seats are versatile and comfortable
Strong value proposition
Excellent warranty
Top crash-test scores.

Cons
Turbo engine isn't as punchy or efficient as expected
Most seven-passenger competitors offer more interior space.

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Buick Enclave hones its appeal with beautiful style, much-improved handling, and no-nonsense technology.

Pros
Expressive sheet metal
Spare and elegant cockpit
Good third-row space
Much-improved handling
Still rides smoothly

Cons
Base seats are cloth
All-wheel drive is part-time
Fuel economy still just average
Best safety features not pervasive
Pricey Avenir trim level is more a feature-unlock code

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Avenir name is something new entirely. It's a new sub-brand that Buick is introducing on the Enclave that adds another layer of luxury onto the standard model. It will sit above the Premium model that was previously the most feature-rich trim level offered on the Enclave. Standard features on the Enclave Avenir include a unique mesh grille, 20-inch wheels and exclusive interior colors and materials. The individual features aren't striking on their own, but taken together they do make this Enclave look a step above anything offered on its predecessor.
Apart from the Avenir upgrades, the Enclave follows much the same formula as the previous model. It's a spacious three-row crossover with a standard V6 and a new nine-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers 302 horsepower to either the front wheels or all four wheels on all-wheel-drive models. Towing capacity is up to 5,000 pounds and we expect overall mileage to improve slightly.

By:

edmunds.com

The fully redesigned 2018 version is hugely important as the brand’s grandest offering.Buick’s latest three-row ute succeeds in being a marked improvement over its predecessor in every meaningful way.

Pros
Shapely design,
tons of usable space,
refined road manners,
lots of available features.

Cons
Prices climb quickly with options,
a tight third row for three,
some cheap bits still visible.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

18.00mpg

17.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

25.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.30L

3.60L

Torque:

252ft-lbs

at 5 300rpm

266ft-lbs

at 2 800rpm

Horsepower:

290hp

at 6 400rpm

310hp

at 6 800rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

36.40Feet

39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

187.40in

204.30in

Width:

74.40in

78.80in

Height:

66.50in

69.90in

Ground Clearance:

7.30in

7.70in

Front Track:

63.80in

Rear Track:

63.70in

Wheel Base:

109.40in

120.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.20

Rear Head Room:

39.30

39.40

Front Leg Room:

44.10in

Rear leg room:

39.40in

38.90in

Front Hip Room:

56.70in

59.10in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.10in

62.40in

Rear Hip Room:

56.40in

57.70in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.00in

61.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

73.00cu.ft

97.60cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

11.30cu.ft

23.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4101.00lbs

4605.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-free entry

1one-touch power windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power passenger seat

8-way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable driver seat

leather

Bucket front seats

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -way power driver seat

6 -way power passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Leather

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Cloth

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Folding with storage center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Manual folding split-bench third row seats

Reclining rear seats

Folding rear seatback

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

5-link Rear Suspension

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Simulated wood trim on doors

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Sun sensor

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Heated steering wheel

Leather and wood steering wheel

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Mast antenna

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

10 total speakers

USB Connection

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

1 subwoofer

10 total speakers

Bose premium brand speakers

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Speed sensitive volume control

APPLE CARPLAY

ONSTAR 4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT

WIRELESS CHARGING

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

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*

Rear fixed headrests

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Turn signal mirrors

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance

Airbag Deployment Notification

Emergency Service

AVAILABLE SURROUND VISION CAMERA AND REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT

FORWARD COLLISION ALERT & LOW-SPEED FORWARD AUTOMATIC BRAKING

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Premium Package (V6)

EX Advanced Touring Package

Exterior Options:

Cross Bars (Standard Roof)

Side Steps

Wheel Locks

Tow Hitch (V6)

Mudguards

Cross Bars (Panoramic Sunroof)

Washer Heater

Wheel Locks

Front License Plate Bracket

Interior Options:

Cargo Cover

Cargo Net

Interior Lighting Kit

Cargo Tray (7 seat)

Illuminated Scuff Plates

EC Mirror W/Homelink & Compass

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black Metallic, premium leather

#000000

Ivory, premium leather

#D8D5C4

Color:

chestnut

#382623

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Comparison - Kia Sorento EX 2017 - vs - Buick Enclave Avenir 2018

General

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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