Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Pathfinder
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Highlights
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$32,390
Starting MSRP
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$37,500
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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191 hp
Horsepower
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284 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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7
Seating Capacity
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8
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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191 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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284 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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259 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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9-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/65HR17
Front Tire Size
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P255/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P235/65HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P255/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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7
Passenger Capacity
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8
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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149 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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61 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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42 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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60 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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37 in
Third Head Room
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38 in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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30 in
Third Leg Room
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28 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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53 in
Third Shoulder Room
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58 in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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43 in
Third Hip Room
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47 in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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111 in
Wheelbase
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114 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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189 in
Length, Overall
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198 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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67 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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67 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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67 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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80 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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47 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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20 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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46 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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76 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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39 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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13 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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17 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Weight & Capacity
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3,814 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,334 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Kia Sorento or the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is more reliable than the 2026 Kia Sorento according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Pathfinder versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2026 Sorento.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Kia Sorento or the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2026 Kia Sorento is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder with 26 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia Sorento or the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2026 Kia Sorento is cheaper than the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder with a $32,390 starting MSRP versus a $37,500 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Kia Sorento or the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2026 Kia Sorento and the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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