Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 191 kW@6000 335 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,816 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,728 kg | 1,785 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 75 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 996 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 955 mm | 13 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,005 L | 258 L | -257 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 1,048 L | 34.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,076 L | 2,053 L | 0 L |
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |