Kia Optima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Subaru Legacy
- Length189.0 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Subaru Legacy width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in shorter (189.0 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 188 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,414 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 188 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,414 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in shorter (189.0 in vs 186.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 186.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 108.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,414 lb | 188 lb |
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