The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 31,600
€ 27,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
59.7
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
59.7 in
Height
57.9 in
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.64 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.11 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 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
