The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 40,900
€ 32,600
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57.5
73.2
83.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.26 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
JF
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
836 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
