Model Year | 2007 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 109.4 in | -10 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 189.0 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 74.4 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 66.5 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3350 lb. | 4211 lb. | -861 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.1 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 56.7 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.2 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 58.0 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 56.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 39.4 in | -5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 38.0 ft3 | -6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Sorento.