Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 118.9 in | -13.8 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 202.0 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.3 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 63.2 in | 69.3 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1057 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.2 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 59.2 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 65.3 in | -11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 65.9 in | -13.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 40.9 in | -7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 80.1 ft3 | -46.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -75.3 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sedona.