The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 30,300
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
€ 33,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.8 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
JF
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

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25.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.94 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
821 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
946 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
94.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft