The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 41,800

€ 50,700

€ 41,800
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 T-GDI is 8 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
1470
1860
2120
1605
1820
2055
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1470 mm
Height
1605 mm
2805
4855
2745
4775
4855 mm
Length
4775 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.89 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
JF
Generation
BM/BR
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
3630 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
256 bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
350 NM
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
6.94 kg/bhp
6.5 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
531 mi
Range
404 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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).
189.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
552 L
Boot Capacity
526 L











1686 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1726 L