The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 41,800
€ 36,800
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
57.5
73.2
83.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.83 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.85 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
16.85 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
551 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1274 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
