The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,600
€ 34,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 7.8 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1455
1830
2030
1476
1832
2083
1830 mm
Width
1832 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1455 mm
Height
1476 mm
2795
4845
2786
4767
4845 mm
Length
4767 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.89 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
TF
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.36 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
