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

€ 43,900

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.38 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4420 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
217 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1485 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
595 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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