The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 36,200
€ 28,300
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
59.7
72.1
82
57.9
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.9 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 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.11 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
18.64 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
