The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 35,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 Sportswagon 2.0 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Subaru Outback 2.0D
57.9
73.2
83.5
63.2
71.7
80.9
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.9 in
Height
63.2 in
110.4
191.1
108.1
188.6
191.1 in
Length
188.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.55 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Subaru Outback 2.0D
JF
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Subaru Outback 2.0D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.5 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
572 mi
Range
685 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
685 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
















