2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 57 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sportage | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |