Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Ascent | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 107.1 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 186.4 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 71.1 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 71.6 in | 58.3 in | 13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lb. | 3287 lb. | 1143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 57.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 56.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 14.8 | 32.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 71.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Subaru Ascent.
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |