Kia Sportage (2009) vs. Subaru Ascent (2022) Specs

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2009 Kia Sportage and 2022 Subaru Ascent Specifications

Model Year	2009	2022
Model	Kia Sportage	Subaru Ascent
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	113.8 in	-10.3 in
Length	171.3 in	196.8 in	-25.5 in
Width	70.9 in	76.0 in	-5.1 in
Height	66.7 in	71.6 in	-4.9 in
Curb Weight	3527 lb.	4430 lb.	-903 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gal.	19.3 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.3 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	61.1 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.2 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	60.3 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.5 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.7 in	-31.7 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	112.4 in (over 3 rows)	-33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.6 ft³	17.8 ft³	5.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.6	47.5 ft³	-23.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.6 ft³	86.5 ft³	-19.9 ft³

2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review

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