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2006 Kia Optima and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 64 L | 1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,057 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,016 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 965 mm | -46 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 949 L | -564 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,934 L | 12.6 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
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