2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (187 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 640 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
