Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 101.2 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 159.3 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 67.7 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.3 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1400 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.1 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.1 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 52.1 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.2 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 31.1 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 23.7 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 2014 Kia Rio.