Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.9 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 174.8 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 64.4 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3466 lb. | 134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.4 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -39.9 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.