Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,626 kg | 1,558 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 64 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,003 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 927 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 861 mm | 102 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 323 L | 416 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 11.4 | -10.4 L |
2014 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 |
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 |