The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 45,300
€ 42,200
€ 45,300
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 GTE is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
58.1
72.1
82
57.9
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
109.9
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
215 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
295 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
17.79 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
138 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
2441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
1827 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
45.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft
