The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 30,300

€ 36,800
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 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.9 in
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.25 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
16.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
16.85 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
946 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
551 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 TSI
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1274 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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