The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 44,400
€ 42,200
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3909 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.32 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
454 mi
Range
2441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
26.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft
