Comparison - Kia Sportage SX Turbo 2021 - vs - Subaru Outback Touring XT 2021

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Kia Sportage SX Turbo 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia KX5

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

35,150

Updated:

08 Feb 2019

39,945

Updated:

23 Aug 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.40gals

18.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Pacific Blue

#4F5866

Steel Gray

#ADB0B3

Hyper Red

#9E212B

Burnished Copper

#965F3C

Black Cherry

#020202

Snow White Pearl

#FEFFFF

Sparkling Silver

#A5A6A8

Color:

Cinnamon brown pearl

#3F2927

Abyss blue pearl

#2B4566

Crystal black silica

#000000

Magnetite gray metallic

#505666

Crystal white pearl

#E7E7E7

Autumn green metallic

#7C805D

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2020 Kia Sportage ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable ride
Composed handling
Intuitive infotainment system
Roomy cabin with handsome materials

Cons
Below-average fuel economy estimates
Less cargo room than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The 2021 Kia Sportage hits with value and looks even if its performance and fuel economy slightly miss.

Pros
Good looks
Value at lower ends
Good safety equipment and results
Great warranty

Cons
Poor fuel economy
Adequate performance
Outward vision isn’t great
Not as spacious as some

By:

thecarconnection.com

S Sunroof and Premium packages are no longer available.Nightfall Edition and Nightfall Edition Premium packages take their place.

Pros
Smooth ride
Spacious front and rear seating
Attractive dashboard layout with appealing features
Quiet interior at highway speeds

Cons
Lower fuel economy than some top rivals
Relatively modest cargo capacity

By:

edmunds.com

For 2020, Kia tweaks the Sportage's already bold styling and adds more standard and optional features. While the exterior revisions aren't transformative, they give the Sportage a fresher and more assertive look than the previous year. Along with a new S trim level and different wheel designs, the interior receives some new content. Upgraded leatherette seats and wireless charging are now optional. Likewise, every cabin features an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an updated steering wheel and air-vent surrounds. The Sportage also adds more driver assists that include automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology, driver-attention warning, pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping assist.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Subaru Outback hangs on to its remarkably rugged stance as it grows more refined than ever.

Pros
Capable as ever
Big 11.6-inch touchscreen
A roomy interior
Excellent safety record
Rides very well

Cons
Careful styling
Moderate acceleration from base engine
Needs more small-item storage

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Subaru Outback comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.Adaptive LED headlights now standard on all trims.Seat-belt reminder standard for all passengers.Reminder to check rear seat added as standard safety feature.

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
Big touchscreen is slow to respond and buries many controls in complicated menus
Slow acceleration from standard engine
Native voice recognition system isn't very accurate

By:

edmunds.com

The Outback was redesigned from the ground up for the 2020 model year, so for 2021 Subaru has made only three minor changes: Adaptive headlamps, a rear-seat reminder system, and a passenger's seatbelt warning light and chime are now standard across the lineup.

Pros
Ground clearance helps off-road or in snow,
spacious cabin,
tons of available tech.

Cons
Unhurried acceleration,
ho-hum driving dynamics,
indistinct exterior styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

23.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

2.40L

Torque:

260ft-lbs

at 1 450rpm

277ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

Horsepower:

237hp

at 6 000rpm

260hp

at 5 600rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

36.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

176.40in

191.30in

Width:

73.00in

Height:

65.20in

66.10in

Ground Clearance:

6.80in

8.70in

Front Track:

63.30in

61.80in

Rear Track:

63.80in

62.80in

Wheel Base:

105.10in

108.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.60

37.70

Rear Head Room:

37.90

39.10

Front Leg Room:

41.50in

42.80in

Rear leg room:

38.20in

39.50in

Front Hip Room:

54.30in

55.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.10in

58.10in

Rear Hip Room:

51.20in

54.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.10in

57.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

60.10cu.ft

75.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2000lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

30.70cu.ft

32.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

18.60degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.60degrees

21.70degrees

Curb Weight:

3765.00lbs

3937.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

1 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Hands-free entry

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power driver seat

8 -way power passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Leather

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Bucket front seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Reclining rear seats

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Heated

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8 Total Speakers

320 Watts Stereo Output

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

576 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Front Ventilated Disc Brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Rear height adjustable headrests

Turn signal mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

LED Headlamp

Pre-Collision Safety System

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

SX Turbo Beige Interior Color Package

Standard Model

Exterior Options:

Mud Guards

Cross Bars

Rear Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Package

Wheel Locks

Tow Hitch

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Body Side Molding - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic

Body Side Molding - Abyss Blue Pearl

Wheel Locks - Alloy

Wheel Lug Nut And Lock Set - Black

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica

Splash Guards

Sport Grille - Turbo

Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic

Trailer Hitch

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Scuff Protectors

Rear Gate Trim - Chrome

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Lighting

Door Edge Guards - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

Interior Options:

Cargo Tray

Interior Light Kit

Dual USB Charger

Cargo Mat

Cargo Net

Cargo Cover

Carpet Floor Mats

Illuminated Door Scuff Plates

Wireless Charger

Woodgrain Interior Trim Kit

LED Upgrade - Dome Light

Cargo Net

Rear Seatback Protector

Sunshade

Footwell Illumination Kit

All-Weather Floor Liners

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#000000

Beige, leather

#BB9272

Gray, leather

#9B9B9B

Color:

Java Brown Nappa, premium leather

#594832

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Comparison - Kia Sportage SX Turbo 2021 - vs - Subaru Outback Touring XT 2021

General

Also called:

Kia KX5

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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