Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,239 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,073 kg | 1,520 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 64 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 927 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 861 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 337 L | 323 L | 14 L |
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
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 |