The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 41,800
€ 34,000
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.92 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
473 mi
Range
892 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
