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2012 Kia Optima and 2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 180.3 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 68.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 3175 lb. | 210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.5 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 33.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| 2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
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