The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 28,800
€ 34,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
59.7 in
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.75 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.6 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
26.65 lb/hp
16.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
52 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
604 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
967 mi
604 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft

















