Subaru Legacy 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Subaru Legacy is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Kia Optima has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Subaru Legacy is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Optima can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 - 260 HP | 68 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 239 - 376 NM | 187 - 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 - 11.6 seconds | |
| In general, Kia Optima are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Legacy. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 - 8.7 | 1.6 - 8.5 | |
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Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Optima. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 130 - 135 mm (5.1 - 5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Legacy is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 82 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 2`074 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 13 000 | |
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