The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 41,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
59.4
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
59.4 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3411 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
14.77 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B7
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
45 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
2441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
26.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft
