Subaru Outback 2019 vs Kia Optima 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Optima) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 375 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 119 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.6 | |
|
The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.47 m | |
| Subaru Outback and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 920 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2143 litres | 1686 litres | |
|
Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 367 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 457 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`150 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 12 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Outback has
|
Kia Optima has
| |