The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 37,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.05 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
JF
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
2441 mi
Range
741 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
