The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 35,200

€ 30,100

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 Subaru Legacy 2.0D is 4.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.7
73.2
83.5
70.1 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.3 in
Height
57.7 in
108.3
186.8
110.4
191.1
186.8 in
Length
191.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.48 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BM/BR
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
734 mi
Range
1036 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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