The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 30,400
€ 25,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0i is 4.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KIA Optima 2.0
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.3
72
79.9
70.1 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.3 in
Height
57.3 in
108.3
186.2
110
190.7
186.2 in
Length
190.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KIA Optima 2.0
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.42 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KIA Optima 2.0
BM/BR
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KIA Optima 2.0
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KIA Optima 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.86 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
29 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
505 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
505 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
151.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
