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2008 Subaru Outback and 2010 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 178.3 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 57.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 2707 lb. | 623 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 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 | 39.1 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, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 51.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
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