The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 40,900
€ 32,300
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1460
1860
2120
1476
1832
2083
1860 mm
Width
1832 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1460 mm
Height
1476 mm
2805
4855
2786
4767
4855 mm
Length
4767 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
15.11 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
JF
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
531 mi
Range
774 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
