Kia Optima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Subaru Legacy

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.9 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,190 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Subaru Legacy width68.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 179 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,353 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 179 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,353 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.7 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru LegacySubaru Legacy is narrower by 2.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru LegacyBased on length × width (Subaru Legacy)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaSubaru LegacyDifference
Length185.9 in185.9 in0.0 in
Width71.5 in68.7 in2.8 in
Height55.5 in57.7 in2.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Curb weight3,174 lb3,353 lb179 lb

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