Subaru Outback (2017) vs. Kia Optima (2011) Specs

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2017 Subaru Outback and 2011 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2017	2011
Model	Subaru Outback	Kia Optima
Engine	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.1 in	110.0 in	-1.9 in
Length	189.6 in	190.7 in	-1.1 in
Width	72.4 in	72.1 in	0.3 in
Height	66.1 in	57.3 in	8.8 in
Curb Weight	3810 lb.	3385 lb.	425 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	57.2 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	54.7 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	45.5 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	37.6 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in	55.7 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	54.5 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	34.7 in	3.4 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.5 ft³	15.4 ft³	20.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.3 ft³	15.4 ft³	57.9 ft³

2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

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