Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.1 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 188.7 in | -13.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 68.1 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 58.1 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3466 lb. | 3505 lb. | -39 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 52.6 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 33.9 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |