The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 34,600

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 1.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.0D
57.9
73.2
83.5
63.2
72.4
81.4
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
63.2 in
110.4
191.1
108.1
189.6
191.1 in
Length
189.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.0D
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3554 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.2 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.0D
JF
Generation
B6
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.0D
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.0D
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
42 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2441 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
665 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft










44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft