The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 33,100
€ 31,100
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.5i is 4.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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 2.5i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.9 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BM/BR
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
505 mi
Range
725 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
123.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
