Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2010) vs. Kia Optima (2014) Specs

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2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2014 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2010	2014
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Kia Optima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	110.0 in	-6.9 in
Length	180.3 in	190.7 in	-10.4 in
Width	68.5 in	72.1 in	-3.6 in
Height	58.1 in	57.9 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	3237 lb.	-162 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.3 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	45.5 in	-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	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	34.7 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-3.2 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	15.4 ft³	-4.1 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

2014 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

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