The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 27,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.3
72
79.9
57.6
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
110
190.7
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.6 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
1061 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
