Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.1 in | 4 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 180.3 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 68.5 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3075 lb. | 82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.5 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |