The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 51,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
73.2
83.5
58.1
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
110.4
191.1
109.7
188
191.1 in
Length
188 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.56 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
588 mi
Range
720 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
