The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 41,800

€ 53,000

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1470
1860
2120
1516
1832
2083
1860 mm
Width
1832 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1470 mm
Height
1516 mm
2805
4855
2786
4773
4855 mm
Length
4773 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2330 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.08 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
237 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
500 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
144 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.47 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
6.94 kg/bhp
7.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
531 mi
Range
695 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
695 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
552 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












1686 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L