Subaru Outback (2017) vs. Kia Sportage (2015) Specs

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2017 Subaru Outback and 2015 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2017	2015
Model	Subaru Outback	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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.1 in	103.9 in	4.2 in
Length	189.6 in	174.8 in	14.8 in
Width	72.4 in	73.0 in	-0.6 in
Height	66.1 in	64.4 in	1.7 in
Curb Weight	3810 lb.	3585 lb.	225 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	39.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	56.7 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.7 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	41.4 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.5 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in	55.1 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	49.1 in	5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.9 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.5 ft³	26.1 ft³	9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.3 ft³	54.6 ft³	18.7 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

2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review

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