The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 28,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
€ 32,300
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.22 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
26.65 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
976 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
967 mi
976 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft