The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 40,300

€ 41,800

€ 40,300
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 2.5i 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 2.5i
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 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.58 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BM/BR
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
171 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
19.58 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
32 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
553 mi
Range
531 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
553 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 2.5i
138.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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