The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 35,500
€ 27,500
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 Outback 2.0D is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
63.2
71.7
80.9
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
63.2 in
Height
57.9 in
108.1
188.6
110.4
191.1
188.6 in
Length
191.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.55 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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 Outback 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
40 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
685 mi
Range
572 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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















