Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Tribeca | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 103.5 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 171.3 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 70.9 in | 3 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 66.7 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 3351 lb. | 789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.6 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 0.0 in | 30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 23.6 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |
2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru Tribeca review |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |