The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 30,300
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 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 1.7 CRDi
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.05 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.37 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
53 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
932 mi
Range
946 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
932 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 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



















