Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Kia Cadenza | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.0 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 195.5 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 58.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 3668 lb. | -172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 45.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2013 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2014 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Cadenza.