Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Subaru Ascent | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 113.8 in | -11 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 196.8 in | -25.5 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 76.0 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.6 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4421 lb. | -1577 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 61.1 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 60.3 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.6 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 43.5 ft3 | -25.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru Ascent.