Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Spectra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 102.8 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 171.3 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.3 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.9 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 2844 lb. | 749 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.4 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 53.9 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.4 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 20.5 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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |