The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.2 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
JF
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
748 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data