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2013 Kia Sorento and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,785 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 64 L | 11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,057 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 965 mm | -10 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) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 949 L | -691 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,048 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 1,934 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester
| 2010 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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