The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 50,700

€ 41,800

€ 50,700
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 3.6R is 8 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 14.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1605
1820
2055
1460
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1605 mm
Height
1460 mm
2745
4775
2805
4855
4775 mm
Length
4855 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.89 %

General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EZ36
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3630 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 bhp
235 bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
353 NM
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
350 NM
353 NM
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
6.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.15 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
6.5 kg/bhp
7.15 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
28 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
404 mi
Range
473 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
552 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1686 L