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Subaru Legacy (2012) vs. Kia Sorento (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Kia Sorento specs.

2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Subaru Legacy Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 106.3 in 2 in
Length 186.4 in 183.9 in 2.5 in
Width 71.7 in 74.2 in -2.5 in
Height 59.3 in 67.3 in -8 in
Curb Weight 3600 lb. 3935 lb. -335 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 19.8 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 39.2 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 59.3 in -3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.3 in -56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 41.3 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 39.2 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 58.7 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.9 in -55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.6 in 0.2 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 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 110.2 in (over 3 rows) -29.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.7 ft3 9.1 ft3 5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.7 37.0 ft3 -22.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.7 ft3 72.5 ft3 -57.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 
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