The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 31,100
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
16.64 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2441 mi
Range
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
