Comparison - Subaru Outback XT 2023 - vs - Kia Sportage X-Pro 2023

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
38,595
Updated: 
18 Jul 2022
$
36,615
Updated: 
23 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.50gals
14.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Magnetite Gray Metallic
#505666
Crystal White Pearl
#E7E7E7
Crystal Black Silica
#000000
Abyss Blue Pearl
#1D2754
Autumn Green Metallic
#7C805D
Ice Silver Metallic
#B7B8C5
Color: 
Ebony Black
#191919
Steel Gray
#8F8F91
Snow White Pearl
#EEEFEF
Sapphire Blue
#1849BB
Dawning Red
#BC2026
Jungle Green
#65695B

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
More ground clearance than a regular wagon,
plenty of space for cargo,
nicely equipped with standard tech features.

Cons
Poky with base four-cylinder,
boring to drive,
engine drones during acceleration thanks to the continuously variable automatic transmission.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Spacious cabin and smooth, comfortable ride
Optional turbocharged engine provides plenty of power
Loading the roof or cargo area is easier than in most SUVs
Above-average off-road ability

Cons
Slow acceleration from standard engine
Clunky engine auto stop-start system

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Spacious cabin,
forgiving ride,
generous list of standard and optional tech features.

Cons
Four-cylinder could use a bit more power,
boring driving dynamics,
exterior styling isn't for everyone.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Stylish, quiet and high-tech interior
Roomy seating and a huge cargo area
Added off-road capability with X-Pro trim

Cons
Standard engine supplies leisurely acceleration
Subpar fuel economy from this engine too

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
23.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Flat
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
2.50L
Torque: 
277ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
178ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
260hp
at 5 600rpm
187hp
at 6 100rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.10Feet
38.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
adaptive cruise control
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Cargo floor mats
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
191.10in
183.50in
Width: 
73.00in
73.40in
Height: 
66.10in
66.90in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
8.30in
Front Track: 
63.80in
Rear Track: 
64.10in
Wheel Base: 
108.10in
108.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.10
37.80
Rear Head Room: 
39.10
38.00
Front Leg Room: 
42.80in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
39.50in
41.30in
Front Hip Room: 
55.50in
54.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.10in
57.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
54.80in
53.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.40in
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
75.60cu.ft
74.10cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
2500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
32.60cu.ft
39.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.60degrees
19.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.70degrees
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3921.00lbs
3834.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
2 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Heated
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
4 Months of provided satellite radio service
8 total speakers
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
400 watts stereo output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 7.0 in.
17 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Fullsize matching spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
rear solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
4-wheel ABS
LED headlamp
Adaptive headlights
Self-leveling headlights
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Lane keep assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Options

Packages: 
Popular Package #2
Tech Package #3
Tech Package #2
Standard Model
Exterior Options: 
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica
Wheel Locks - Alloy
Door Edge Guards - Cosmic Blue Pearl
Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Gray Metallic
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic
Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic
Exterior Graphics - Side - Sport Orange
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl
Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black
Body Side Molding - Cosmic Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding - Magnetite Gray Metallic
Rear Bumper Cover
Trailer Hitch
Splash Guards
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica
Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic
Door Scuff Protectors
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting
Interior Options: 
Cargo Net
Cargo Cover
Rear Seatback Protector
All-Weather Floor Liners
Cargo Separator
Footwell Illumination Kit
Wireless Charger
CD Player
Windshield Sunshade
Woodgrain Interior Trim Kit

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray StarTex, leatherette
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