The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 30,300
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
€ 31,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.94 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
51 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
965 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
946 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
94.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft