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2013 Kia Optima and 2006 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,631 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 927 mm | 28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 861 mm | 20 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 323 L | 113 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima
| 2013 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 2013 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback
| 2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |
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