The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

€ 36,200
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 36,000
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT is 8.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI.
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1470
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
1860
2120
1832 mm
Width
1860 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1516 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
2805
4855
4767 mm
Length
4855 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2080 kg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.14 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

General

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1591 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
178 bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
265 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
265 NM
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Performance

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
8.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
8.46 kg/bhp
8.82 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
669 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
552 L
1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1686 L