The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 29,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1470
1860
2120
1516
1832
2083
1860 mm
Width
1832 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1470 mm
Height
1516 mm
2805
4855
2786
4767
4855 mm
Length
4767 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1443 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
107 kg
6.9 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 bhp
123 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
196 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
9.63 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
572 mi
Range
719 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
719 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
577 kg
552 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












1686 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L


















