The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 41,800
€ 39,000
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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.16 %
General
Subaru Outback 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 Outback 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 Outback 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 Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.75 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
31 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
531 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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
