The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 29,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 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.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 DSG (15 - 16)
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 DSG (15 - 16)
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
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3181 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.09 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 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
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft