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Subaru BRZ (2016) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Subaru BRZ and 2012 Kia Optima specs.

2016 Subaru BRZ and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Subaru BRZ Kia Optima  
Engine 2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
274 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 110.0 in -8.8 in
Length 166.7 in 190.7 in -24 in
Width 69.9 in 72.1 in -2.2 in
Height 50.6 in 57.3 in -6.7 in
Curb Weight 2762 lb. 3385 lb. -623 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 40.0 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.5 in 57.2 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 54.7 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 45.5 in -3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.0 in 37.6 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 55.7 in -4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 45.3 in 54.5 in -9.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 34.7 in -4.8 in
Total Legroom 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.2 in (over 2 rows) -8.4 in
Cargo Volume 6.9 ft3 15.4 ft3 -8.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru BRZ

2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review
 

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