The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 40,500

€ 30,400

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 4.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
57.7
73.2
83.5
59.3
70.1
80.9
73.2 in
Width
70.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.7 in
Height
59.3 in
110.4
191.1
108.3
186.2
191.1 in
Length
186.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.76 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
JF
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
2136 mi
Range
505 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data