The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
3481 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.02 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

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
Front-wheel drive
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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
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
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

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
23.52 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
55 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
954 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

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
1325 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft