The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
€ 25,000

€ 28,400

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 4.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
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 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
TF
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
475 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
475 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
161.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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