The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,100
€ 39,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 3.5 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
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.08 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
18.24 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
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
588 mi
Range
912 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1241 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
