The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 41,800
€ 34,500
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.21 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.6 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
16.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
604 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
604 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
