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Kia Optima (2007) vs. Subaru Legacy (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Kia Optima and 2006 Subaru Legacy specs.

2007 Kia Optima and 2006 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2007 2006  
Model Kia Optima Subaru Legacy  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.1 in 105.1 in 2 in
Length 186.4 in 186.2 in 0.2 in
Width 71.1 in 68.1 in 3 in
Height 58.3 in 56.1 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 3142 lb. 3305 lb. -163 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 54.4 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 51.0 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 44.1 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 36.5 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 53.7 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 52.6 in 2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 33.9 in 3.9 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 3.5 in
Cargo Volume 14.8 ft3 11.4 ft3 3.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima

2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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