The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,800

€ 40,300

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 2.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
57.9
73.2
83.5
60.4
70.1
80.9
73.2 in
Width
70.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.9 in
Height
60.4 in
110.4
191.1
108.3
188.6
191.1 in
Length
188.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.58 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
171 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
19.58 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
531 mi
Range
553 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
553 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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