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Kia Sorento (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Kia Sorento and 2008 Subaru Forester specs.

2011 Kia Sorento and 2008 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Kia Sorento Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,525 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,486 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,651 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,785 kg 1,520 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 60 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 1,011 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 1,008 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 856 mm 99 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 0 mm 932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,367 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,128 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 906 L -648 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 32.0 -31 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 1,634 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Sorento

2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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