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

€ 43,300

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 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
1600 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.76 %

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
Front-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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
400 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
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
6.94 kg/bhp
8.56 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
61 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
61 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
531 mi
Range
892 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
892 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
94.6 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
154 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
590 kg
552 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












1686 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L