The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 34,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 7 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1455
1830
2030
1476
1832
2083
1830 mm
Width
1832 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1455 mm
Height
1476 mm
2795
4845
2786
4775
4845 mm
Length
4775 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1496 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.9 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
TF
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.18 kg/bhp
10.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
71 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
40 mpg
71 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
61 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
621 mi
Range
917 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
504 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
586 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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