Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.0 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 179.5 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 70.1 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 65.9 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3999 lb. | 3440 lb. | 559 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.1 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.6 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 38.0 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.5 in | 0.0 in | 42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.6 in | 0.0 in | 29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -20.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 33.5 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Sorento.
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 |