The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 35,200
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
57.3
72
79.9
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110
190.7
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
695 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
