The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 33,600
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 33,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.13 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
B7
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

 REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
20.92 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
925 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1292 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