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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
63.2
71.7
80.9
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
63.2 in
Height
57.5 in
108.1
188
110.4
191.1
188 in
Length
191.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.89 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EZ36
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
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
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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
