The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 40,900
€ 30,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is 3.5 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.5
73.2
83.5
57.5
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 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 SCR BlueMotion
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.94 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
531 mi
Range
991 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
