The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 40,900

€ 30,400

€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is 4.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.26 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
531 mi
Range
505 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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