DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2018 Subaru Forester vs 2018 Kia Optima Comparison

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

VS
WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.

67.25–67.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

SubaruMakeKia
ForesterModelOptima
2018Model year2018
SUVBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4

Performance

11,8 s0–100 km/h—
192 km/hTop speed0 km/h
1995 ccEngine displacement1999 cc
150 HPPower154 HP
198 NmTorque189 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

PetrolFuel typeHybrid – Petrol / Electric
60 ltFuel tank0 lt
8,2 ltUrban consumption—
5,7 ltExtra-urban consumption4,4 lt
6,9 ltAverage consumption1,33 lt

Transmission & Chassis

4x4Drivetrain—
0Gears—
CVTTransmission—
18Tyre size—
YesABS—

Dimensions

4595 mmLength4855 mm
1795 mmWidth1860 mm
1735 mmHeight1465 mm
1505 kgWeight1780-1880 Kg
505 ltLuggage capacity—
—Wheelbase2805 mm

Additional Features

Subaru ForesterDriver AirbagPassenger AirbagSide AirbagKnee AirbagABSEBDESPASRHill Start AssistCruise ControlDriver Fatigue DetectionTrip ComputerKeyless StartArmrestPower Rear WindowsPower Front WindowsLeather Steering WheelCooled GloveboxDigital Climate ControlIlluminated Vanity MirrorDaytime Running LightsFront Fog LightsRear Fog LightsAlloy WheelsRear Parking SensorsReversing CameraAuto-dimming Rear-view MirrorRain SensorFolding MirrorsSunroofUSB PortBluetooth
Kia Optima

No additional feature records are available.

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2018 Subaru Forester and 2018 Kia Optima 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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