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2011 Subaru Forester and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 183.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 67.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3935 lb. | -495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 58.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -29.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 37.0 ft3 | -3.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
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