Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru B9 Tribeca | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 185.8 in | 4 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 71.5 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 55.5 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4155 lb. | 3279 lb. | 876 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.8 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.2 in | -1.9 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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 13.6 | 24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 60.8 ft3 |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
2007 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 |
2006 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 |