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Subaru Tribeca (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Tribeca and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2011 Subaru Tribeca and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Subaru Tribeca Kia Optima  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
 
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 191.5 in 186.4 in 5.1 in
Width 73.9 in 71.1 in 2.8 in
Height 66.4 in 58.3 in 8.1 in
Curb Weight 4140 lb. 3287 lb. 853 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Tribeca

2011 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
enough leg room see full Subaru Tribeca review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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