The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 47,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.35 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
562 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft