The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi DCT (18 - 19)
€ 45,200

€ 33,000

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
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16.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.14 lb/hp
26.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
946 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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