Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.4 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 191.1 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 57.7 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3494 lb. | -54 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 45.5 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 52.4 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.