The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 33,000

€ 33,700

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.7
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
110.4
191.1
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
26.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
26.9 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
51 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
946 mi
Range
853 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
946 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
94.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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