The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 33,400
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 33,400
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 1.8 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
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 T-GDI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.67 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 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