The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 35,200

€ 41,800

€ 35,200
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 Outback 2.5i is 8 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1605
1820
2055
1470
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1605 mm
Height
1470 mm
2745
4775
2805
4855
4775 mm
Length
4855 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.55 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BM/BR
Generation
JF
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
229 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.52 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
33 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
470 mi
Range
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
552 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1686 L