Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 107.1 in | 1 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 186.4 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 58.3 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3893 lb. | 3287 lb. | 606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.7 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 58.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Subaru Outback.
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |