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Subaru Legacy (2008) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2008 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Subaru Legacy Kia Forte  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 104.3 in 0.8 in
Length 186.2 in 178.3 in 7.9 in
Width 68.1 in 69.9 in -1.8 in
Height 56.1 in 57.5 in -1.4 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 2707 lb. 543 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 13.7 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 40.0 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 55.7 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 53.0 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 43.3 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 37.8 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 54.7 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 53.3 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 35.0 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.3 in
Cargo Volume 11.4 ft3 14.7 ft3 -3.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
 
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