Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Kia Carnival | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 121.7 in | -16.6 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 203.0 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 78.5 in | -10.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.5 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4376 lb. | -1126 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 64.2 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 59.8 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.1 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.5 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 63.2 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 66.4 in | -13.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 40.5 in | -6.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -39.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -28.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 86.9 ft3 | -75.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -133.7 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.