The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 31,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.7
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
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.64 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.5 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
702 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
