The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 42,200
€ 39,500
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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
3417 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.59 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
15.75 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
37 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2441 mi
Range
641 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
641 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1279 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
