The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 37,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.35 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JF
Generation
B8
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 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft