The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 35,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.5 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
932 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
