The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
13 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 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
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
