Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Tribeca | 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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 103.9 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 174.8 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 64.4 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 3466 lb. | 674 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 49.1 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.9 in | -3.6 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 | 26.1 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 26.1 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
enough leg room see full Subaru Tribeca review |
2013 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 |