The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 44,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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 3.6 V6
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.24 %
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
JF
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft