The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 41,800
€ 27,900
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
73.2
83.5
59.7
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.4
191.1
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.04 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
473 mi
Range
692 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
692 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
