The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 40,900
€ 42,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1460
1860
2120
1476
1832
2083
1860 mm
Width
1832 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1460 mm
Height
1476 mm
2805
4855
2786
4767
4855 mm
Length
4767 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1637 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.09 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
531 mi
Range
804 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
613 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
