The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 40,900
€ 35,200
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.58 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
695 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
