Kia Forte (2011) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2011 Kia Forte and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Kia Forte	Subaru Outback
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	105.1 in	-0.8 in
Length	170.9 in	188.7 in	-17.8 in
Width	69.9 in	69.7 in	0.2 in
Height	57.5 in	63.2 in	-5.7 in
Curb Weight	2944 lb.	3605 lb.	-661 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	16.9 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.5 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	54.4 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	51.0 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	44.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.7 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	52.6 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	33.9 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.4 ft³	33.5 ft³	-14.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	66.2 ft³	-66.2

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
2010	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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