Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 186.2 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 68.1 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.1 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3250 lb. | 862 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 51.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 44.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.5 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.7 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 52.6 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.9 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 55 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |