The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,800

€ 37,500

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 T-GDI 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 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.08 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
531 mi
Range
641 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
641 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
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).
129.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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