2012 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Kia Sorento

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	23	31	$23,098	$24,595
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	23	31	$25,579	$27,245
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	23	31	$26,983	$28,745
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	23	31	$26,234	$27,945
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	23	31	$21,132	$22,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX	22	30	$24,268	$25,845
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L	22	30	$26,749	$28,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	22	30	$28,153	$29,995
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	22	30	$27,404	$29,195
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX	22	30	$22,302	$23,745

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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

$23,098

$20,530

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,595

$21,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$410 / month

$354 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs.

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

Very comfortable seating
Excellent one-pull folding backseat
Simple, tasteful dash layout

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

TCC Dislikes

Steering feel
Bland, slightly evolved exterior
Unimpressive interior materials

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

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

39.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

142.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

59.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

56.3

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.6

74.2

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

63.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

7.5

Length, Overall (in)

178.3

183.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.1

67.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.2

37.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

54.0

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

51.0

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

70.9

72.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

12.0 x - TBD -

11.9 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

18.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.2

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.7

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.3

35.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P235/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P235/65R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

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)

3365

3571

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.0

2.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

163 @ 4400

169 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 7000

175 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.90

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.77

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.70

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.53

1.03

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00

3.59

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.51

1.93

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

1.28

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Kia Sorento

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.79

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

7.1

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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