Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Legacy | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 1,587 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 945 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,003 mm | 959 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 428 L | -9 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 |
2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Subaru Legacy review |