Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 110.4 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 191.1 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.7 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3558 lb. | 252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 45.5 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 56.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.6 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 57.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima.