Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2010) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

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2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2010	2006
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Kia Optima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	106.3 in	-3.2 in
Length	180.3 in	185.8 in	-5.5 in
Width	68.5 in	71.5 in	-3 in
Height	58.1 in	55.5 in	2.6 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	3281 lb.	-206 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.2 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.9 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	43.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	55.7 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.4 in	-54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	36.2 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	13.6 ft³	-2.3 ft³

2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2006 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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