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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Subaru Forester Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 106.3 in -3.3 in
Length 179.5 in 185.8 in -6.3 in
Width 70.1 in 71.5 in -1.4 in
Height 65.9 in 55.5 in 10.4 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 3281 lb. -31 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 17.2 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 39.0 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 56.9 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.8 in -55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.3 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.6 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 55.7 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.4 in -54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 36.2 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 13.6 ft3 19.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 13.6 ft3 54.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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