The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 41,900

€ 41,100

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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
191.1 in
Length
188 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.3 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
JF
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
335 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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).
169.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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