The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 29,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.43 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
946 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data