The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 45,700

€ 42,200

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 SCR is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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
187.9
110.4
191.1
187.9 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.9 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
19.93 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
41 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
820 mi
Range
2441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
820 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft