The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 30,300

€ 49,500

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 1.8 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
187.7
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
369 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
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.94 lb/hp
16.14 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
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
51 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
946 mi
Range
720 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
946 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
94.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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