The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 40,800

€ 27,500

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.31 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
B8
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
18.76 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
892 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
892 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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