The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 40,900
€ 32,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
11.84 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
531 mi
Range
894 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
