The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 41,800
€ 31,400
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.7
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
110.4
191.1
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 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.27 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.96 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
25.96 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
925 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
