The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 40,800

€ 41,800

€ 40,800
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 Variant 2.0 TDI SCR is 8.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1516
1832
2083
1470
1860
2120
1832 mm
Width
1860 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1516 mm
Height
1470 mm
2786
4767
2805
4855
4767 mm
Length
4855 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
1591 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
89 kg
5.3 %

General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
B8
Generation
JF
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
8.51 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
61 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
892 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
892 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
599 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
552 L












1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1686 L