The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 27,200
€ 41,800
€ 27,200
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3402 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.15 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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32.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
32.71 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
989 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
989 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
