The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 41,800
€ 44,700
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
57.9
73.2
83.5
59.7
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
110.4
191.1
109.7
192.5
191.1 in
Length
192.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.54 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
JF
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
144 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
147 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
147 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
1942 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
1942 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
48 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
