Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.9 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 174.8 in | -1 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 73.0 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 64.4 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3175 lb. | 3585 lb. | -410 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.4 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 55.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.9 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2014 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 |