Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,811 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,980 kg | 1,510 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 64 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,671 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 861 mm | 79 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 925 mm | 0 mm | 925 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 861 mm | 0 mm | 861 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 949 L | -584 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,750 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,435 L | 1,875 L | 2 L |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |