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Kia Sportage (2019) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2019 Kia Sportage and 2009 Subaru Forester specs.

2019 Kia Sportage and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2019 2009  
Model Kia Sportage Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
179 kW@6000
353 Nm@1450
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,481 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,646 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,708 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 64 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 998 mm 1,057 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 1,016 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 970 mm 965 mm 5 mm
Total Legroom 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 869 L 949 L -80 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,702 L 1,934 L 0 L

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2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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