The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15)
€ 41,800

€ 35,500

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
57.5
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
57.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 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
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 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
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
473 mi
Range
685 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
685 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 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