Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Stinger | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 99.4 in | 15 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 175.4 in | 14.8 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 66.7 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 3406 lb. | 617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 52.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.7 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.7 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 40.9 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
2019 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger.
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |