Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Baja | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 165 hp@5600 166 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 171.3 in | 22 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 65.1 in | 66.7 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3545 lb. | 3527 lb. | 18 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 56.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.2 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 23.6 ft3 | -23.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 66.6 ft3 | -66.6 |
2006 Subaru Baja Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUT turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers are going to have issues getting in and out. Also they will have to recline the seat too much just to keep their heads from hitting the roof. see full Subaru Baja review |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |