The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 29,600
€ 34,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1455
1830
2030
1470
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795
4845
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1591 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.15 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
TF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
168 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.36 kg/bhp
9.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
572 mi
Range
821 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
