The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
€ 33,900
€ 26,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
61
71.7
81.2
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
61 in
Height
57.9 in
106.7
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.51 %
General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
B7
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
131 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
