Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru B9 Tribeca | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6600 219 lb-ft@4200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 107.1 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 186.4 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 71.1 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 58.3 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4155 lb. | 3287 lb. | 868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.7 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 0.0 in | 30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 26 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 14.8 | 22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 |
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
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 |