2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 604 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
