The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 35,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
3437 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.9 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
19.64 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
45 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
836 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1237 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
