Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 185.8 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 55.5 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3281 lb. | -14 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.8 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 55.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.2 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX 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 |