The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 41,800
€ 49,500
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
144 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
473 mi
Range
720 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
