The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 41,900

€ 35,700

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1470
1860
2120
1516
1832
2083
1860 mm
Width
1832 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1470 mm
Height
1516 mm
2805
4855
2786
4767
4855 mm
Length
4767 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1579 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
236 kg
13 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
375 NM
340 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.67 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
8.99 kg/bhp
10.67 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
202 mpg
combined
66 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
2441 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
954 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
33 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
601 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
650 L










1574 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L