The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 41,900
€ 28,300
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
679 lb
16.97 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2441 mi
Range
713 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
