Kia Cadenza (2015) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

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2015 Kia Cadenza and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Kia Cadenza	Subaru WRX
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.0 in	104.3 in	7.7 in
Length	195.5 in	180.9 in	14.6 in
Width	72.8 in	70.7 in	2.1 in
Height	58.1 in	58.1 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3668 lb.	3433 lb.	235 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.6 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	52.2 in	3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	43.3 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.2 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.1 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.4 in	1.4 in
Total Legroom	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.6 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	12.0 ft³	3.9 ft³

2015 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review

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2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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