Model Year | 2020 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Ascent | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 103.9 in | 9.9 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 174.8 in | 22 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 73.0 in | 3 in |
Height | 71.6 in | 64.4 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lb. | 3585 lb. | 845 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 56.7 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 55.1 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 26.1 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 31.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Subaru Ascent.
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 |