The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 45,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
57.9
73.2
83.5
58.1
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
110.4
191.1
109.9
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
▶ REPLAY
26.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
26.9 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
138 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
51 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
46 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
946 mi
Range
1827 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
946 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
94.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
