The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 43,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.01 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 3.6 V6
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
