Kia Optima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Subaru Legacy
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Subaru Legacy width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 287 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,640 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 287 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,640 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 190.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 190.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 59.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 108.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,640 lb | 287 lb |
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