The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 41,900

€ 50,700

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 3.6R.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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 3.6R
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.27 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 3.6R
JF
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 3.6R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 3.6R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
2441 mi
Range
404 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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).
189.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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