The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 41,800

€ 36,900

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
57.5
73.2
83.5
63.2
72.4
81.4
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.5 in
Height
63.2 in
110.4
191.1
108.1
189.6
191.1 in
Length
189.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.83 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
JF
Generation
B6
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 Outback 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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
473 mi
Range
533 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












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