Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,465 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 64 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 861 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 323 L | 345 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 11.4 | -10.4 L |
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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |