The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 35,700

€ 41,800

€ 35,700
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 8.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.6 cm taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1516
1832
2083
1460
1860
2120
1832 mm
Width
1860 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1516 mm
Height
1460 mm
2786
4767
2805
4855
4767 mm
Length
4855 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.8 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
235 bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
353 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
353 NM
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.15 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.9 kg/bhp
7.15 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
51 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
746 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
746 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
104.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
552 L












1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1686 L