The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 42,200
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 36,600
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
3483 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.95 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
280 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
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
19.9 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
45 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2441 mi
Range
836 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1367 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft