The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 26,000
€ 45,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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
187.9
191.1 in
Length
187.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.29 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.22 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
820 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
820 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
