The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,600
€ 38,600
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
188
190.7 in
Length
188 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
