Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 927 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 861 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 323 L | 96 L |
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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |