The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 41,800

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€ 41,800
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 T-GDI 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 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.16 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
144 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
531 mi
Range
335 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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).
169.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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