The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
€ 44,400
€ 26,000
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.59 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
B7
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
