Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 180.7 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 68.1 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4305 lb. | -705 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.6 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.1 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -51.7 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.