DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2014 Kia Optima vs 2015 Subaru Forester Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

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WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.

68.5–68.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

KiaMakeSubaru
OptimaModelForester
2014Model year2015
SedanBody typeCrossover
5Seats5
4Doors5

Performance

—0–100 km/h9,9 s
0 km/hTop speed196 km/h
2359 ccEngine displacement2498 cc
194 HPPower175 HP
245 NmTorque235 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank60 lt
—Urban consumption10,9 lt
—Extra-urban consumption6,7 lt
8,7 ltAverage consumption8,2 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Front-wheel driveDrivetrain4x4
6Gears—
215/55 R17Tyre size225/60 R17
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4845 mmLength4595 mm
1830 mmWidth1795 mm
1455 mmHeight1735 mm
1484 KgWeight1513 Kg
2795 mmWheelbase2640 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2014 Kia Optima and 2015 Subaru Forester approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Optima leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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