The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 28,300

€ 35,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi is 3.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.7
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
110.4
191.1
109.7
187.9
191.1 in
Length
187.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.7 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.69 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
989 mi
Range
894 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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