The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 41,900
€ 33,400
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 1.8 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3419 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
14.54 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B7
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
24 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
613 mi
Range
2441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 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
