The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 40,700
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.3
72
79.9
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110
190.7
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.19 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
837 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
