Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 103.0 in | 11 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 179.5 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 70.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 65.9 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4405 lb. | 3440 lb. | 965 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 56.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 33.5 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |