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2009 Kia Spectra and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Subaru Outback | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 105.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 188.7 in | -17.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 63.2 in | -5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 3330 lb. | -486 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 51.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 44.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Spectra
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage 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 |
| 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 |
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