The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,600

€ 42,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1637 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
6.84 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
TF
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.36 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
804 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
613 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
586 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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