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Kia Sorento (2013) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Sorento and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2013 Kia Sorento and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2013 2009  
Model Kia Sorento Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
181 kW@6000
327 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,670 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,729 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,785 kg 1,558 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 64 L 11 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 1,003 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,295 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,120 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 927 mm 69 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 861 mm 94 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) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 323 L -65 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 11.4 -10.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 11.4 -9.4 L

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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 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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