The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 33,500

€ 41,800

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 Station Wagon 2.0D is 2.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
60.4
70.1
80.9
57.9
73.2
83.5
70.1 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
60.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.3
188.6
110.4
191.1
188.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BM/BR
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
148 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
23.46 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
41 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
531 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
708 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
117.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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