Subaru Legacy vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Kia Optima
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,662 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 206 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 206 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 190.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 190.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,559 lb | 3,353 lb | 206 lb |
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