Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 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 | 2,794 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,573 kg | 1,644 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,011 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 965 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 974 L | -538 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 2,115 L | 13.4 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |