Kia Optima 2016 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Optima) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 34 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 105 NM more than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1520 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Optima engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1686 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Kia Optima has 41 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 162 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`592 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 508 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Kia Optima is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 15 200 | |
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