The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 30,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.84 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
630 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
