The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 34,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
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 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.5 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
719 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft