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Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.2 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 159.4 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 67.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 63.2 in | 57.3 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 2729 lb. | 601 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 52.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 31.1 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |