The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 32,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.98 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
946 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
