The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 47,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
7.77 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
562 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
