The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 40,900
€ 33,800
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57.5
73.2
83.5
58.1
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
110.4
191.1
109.7
188
191.1 in
Length
188 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.29 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
774 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
