The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 31,600

€ 33,100

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 4.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
57.3
72
79.9
59.3
70.1
80.9
72 in
Width
70.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.3 in
Height
59.3 in
110
190.7
108.3
186.2
190.7 in
Length
186.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.75 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TF
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
725 mi
Range
505 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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