The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 29,600
€ 30,400
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57.3
72
79.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110
190.7
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.47 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
925 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
