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Kia Sportage (2021) vs. Subaru Outback (2015) Specs

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2021 Kia Sportage and 2015 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2021 2015  
Model Kia Sportage Subaru Outback  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1450
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 108.1 in -3 in
Length 176.4 in 189.6 in -13.2 in
Width 73.0 in 72.4 in 0.6 in
Height 64.8 in 66.1 in -1.3 in
Curb Weight 3765 lb. 3810 lb. -45 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.4 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 40.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 58.1 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 55.5 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.9 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 38.9 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 57.3 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 55.0 in -3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.2 in 38.1 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 79.7 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.7 ft3 35.5 ft3 -4.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 60.1 ft3 73.3 ft3 -13.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Outback

2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review
2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Outback

2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Subaru Outback review
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Subaru Outback review
2014 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly. We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support. see full Subaru Outback review
2014 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well. see full Subaru Outback review
2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet! see full Subaru Outback review
 
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