2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Kia Optima
To start off, 2013 Kia Optima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Optima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 22 kg more than 2013 Kia Optima.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Kia Optima (365 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Kia Optima | |
Make | Subaru | Kia |
Model | Legacy | Optima |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4845 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2795 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |