Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Crosstrek | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 152 hp@6000 145 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.9 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 175.8 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.0 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 63.6 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3157 lb. | 22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.5 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.