Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 184.4 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 66.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3894 lb. | -84 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 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 | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 36.9 ft3 | -1.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.