The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)

€ 36,000
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 33,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 36,000
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 T-GDI 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 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
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 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.54 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
49 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
853 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 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
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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