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2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.0 in | -10.6 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 190.7 in | -15.3 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 72.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 3385 lb. | -34 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 45.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 55.7 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 34.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| 2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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