Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.3 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 188.8 in | -14 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 59.0 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 3662 lb. | -77 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.0 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Subaru Legacy.