2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2010 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
