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2008 Kia Sportage and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,465 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 64 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 851 mm | 94 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 538 L | 130 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 1,257 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage
| 2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
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