Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 99.4 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 176.6 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 68.3 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 65.0 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 3350 lb. | 235 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.5 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.6 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 33.7 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |