The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 29,600

€ 36,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic.
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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 2.5i ecomatic
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
TF
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
572 mi
Range
357 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
144 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).
159.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data