The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 33,700

€ 41,800

€ 33,700
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
59.7
72.1
82
57.5
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.94 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
B8
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft