The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 33,800

€ 41,800

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT is 8.4 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 5.6 cm taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1516
1820
2062
1460
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1516 mm
Height
1460 mm
2712
4771
2805
4855
4771 mm
Length
4855 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1539 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.39 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
B7
Generation
JF
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
235 bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
353 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
353 NM
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.15 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
9.74 kg/bhp
7.15 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
702 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
552 L












1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1686 L