The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 26,000
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
€ 33,400
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.44 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.22 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
746 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft