2012 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Kia Sorento

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS	20	29	$24,016	$25,280
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	20	29	$25,460	$26,800
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	20	29	$27,189	$28,620
Equinox AWD 4-Door LTZ	20	29	$29,421	$30,970
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$22,353	$23,530
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	22	32	$23,797	$25,050
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	22	32	$25,526	$26,870
Equinox FWD 4-Door LTZ	22	32	$27,759	$29,220

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2WD 4-Door I4 Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento 2WD 4-Door I4 Base	20	27	$20,530	$21,250
Sorento 2WD 4-Door I4 LX	21	30	$22,370	$23,150
Sorento 2WD 4-Door I4-GDI EX	21	30	$24,595	$25,950
Sorento 2WD 4-Door I4-GDI LX	21	30	$22,370	$23,150
Sorento 2WD 4-Door V6 EX	20	26	$26,490	$27,950
Sorento 2WD 4-Door V6 LX	20	26	$24,110	$24,950
Sorento 2WD 4-Door V6 SX	20	26	$31,125	$33,150
Sorento AWD 4-Door I4-GDI EX	21	27	$26,205	$27,650
Sorento AWD 4-Door I4-GDI LX	21	27	$24,495	$25,350
Sorento AWD 4-Door V6 EX	18	24	$28,100	$29,650
Sorento AWD 4-Door V6 LX	18	24	$25,750	$26,650
Sorento AWD 4-Door V6 SX	18	24	$32,720	$34,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,016

$20,530

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,280

$21,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$421 / month

$354 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A versatile layout, impressive performance, good ride comfort, and reasonable pricing all add up to make the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox a strong value—and a good pick for small families.

With the right size, the right gas-mileage numbers, and the right standard features, the 2012 Kia Sorento is an easy recommendation in the crossover class.

TCC Likes

Composed, refined ride
Spacious seating throughout
Attractive design

Right niche, right time
V-6’s brisk pace and fuel economy
Good passenger and cargo space

TCC Dislikes

'Premium' Pioneer system doesn't sound premium
Steering requires frequent small adjustments
Outward visibility

Dash plastics not premium-grade
Handling on the soft side
Frugal four-cylinder not so fast

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.9

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.9

39.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

142.5

Second Hip Room (in)

51.1

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

59.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

56.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

74.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

63.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

7.5

Length, Overall (in)

187.8

183.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

67.3

Liftover Height (in)

28.8

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.5

106.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

28.8

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.7

72.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

37.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 0.78

11.9 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

18.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

35.7

Steering Type

Variable pwr assist

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QYZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/65R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYZ

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3926

3571

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.9

2.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

169 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4/147

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

175 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.70

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.03

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.59

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.93

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.28

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.90

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Equinox

Kia Sorento

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

8.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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