The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 32,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 KIA Optima 2.0 is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57.3
72
79.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 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 1.8 TSI
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.38 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
