Subaru Ascent (2023) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

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2023 Subaru Ascent and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2023	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
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	4421 lb.	3287 lb.	1134 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.3 gal.	17.0 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	39.8 in	1.4 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	38.6 in	37.8 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.2 in	0.0 in	36.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	0.0 in	31.7 in
Total Legroom	112.5 in (over 3 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	31 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.5 ft³	14.8	28.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	75.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	60.8 ft³

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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

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