The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 36,000

€ 44,500

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.3
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
59.3 in
110.4
191.1
109.8
188.1
191.1 in
Length
188.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.93 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
804 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
804 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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