Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,626 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 64 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,057 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,016 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 965 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 949 L | -210 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,934 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |