The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 30,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1455
1830
2030
1470
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795
4845
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.19 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
TF
Generation
B7
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 BlueTDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
320 NM
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.19 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
40 mpg
60 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
49 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
925 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
502 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
