Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.1 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 173.8 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 68.5 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.5 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3075 lb. | 1008 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.2 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.5 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |