Subaru Legacy vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Kia Optima
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.7 in – 59.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,255 lb – 3,450 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.8 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 179 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 179 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.8 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 185.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,174 lb | 179 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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