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Kia Sorento (2013) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Sorento and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2013 Kia Sorento and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2013 2011  
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 shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 103.0 in 3.3 in
Length 183.9 in 179.5 in 4.4 in
Width 74.2 in 70.1 in 4.1 in
Height 67.3 in 65.9 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 3935 lb. 3440 lb. 495 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 16.9 gal. 2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 41.6 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 56.1 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.3 in 0.0 in 56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.1 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 40.0 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 55.6 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.0 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.7 in 0.0 in 36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.8 in 0.0 in 53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 44.4 in 0.0 in 44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.3 in 0.0 in 31.3 in
Total Legroom 110.2 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 29.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 9.1 ft3 33.5 ft3 -24.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.0 ft3 33.5 3.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.5 ft3 68.3 ft3 4.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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