The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 36,000
€ 31,100
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
59.7 in
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.54 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
630 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
