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2008 Subaru Outback and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 170.9 in | 17.8 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. | 2781 lb. | 549 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 | 38.4 in | 0.7 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 | 19.4 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.2 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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