Model Year | 2018 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,999 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 2,005 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,016 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 980 mm | -76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,448 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,858 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 504 L | -54 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 1,232 L | 14.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 2,141 L | 13.9 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru Ascent.