Kia Spectra (2009) vs. Subaru Outback (2016) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Kia Spectra and 2016 Subaru Outback specs.
2009 Kia Spectra and 2016 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year |
2009 |
2016 |
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| Model |
Kia Spectra |
Subaru Outback |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Wagon |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
102.8 in |
108.1 in |
-5.3 in |
| Length |
171.3 in |
189.6 in |
-18.3 in |
| Width |
68.3 in |
72.4 in |
-4.1 in |
| Height |
57.9 in |
66.1 in |
-8.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
2844 lb. |
3593 lb. |
-749 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
14.5 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
-4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
40.8 in |
-0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.1 in |
58.1 in |
-3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
52.4 in |
55.5 in |
-3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.8 in |
42.9 in |
-0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
38.8 in |
38.9 in |
-0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.9 in |
57.3 in |
-3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.9 in |
55.0 in |
-1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.4 in |
38.1 in |
-2.7 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.2 in (over 2 rows) |
81 in (over 2 rows) |
-2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
18.3 ft3 |
35.5 ft3 |
-17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
52.8 ft3 |
73.3 ft3 |
-20.5 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Spectra
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback
| 2015 |
Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them.
Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback.
I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy.
In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars.
The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable.
see full Subaru Outback review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback
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