The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 40,900

€ 51,500

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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. The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
191.1 in
Length
188 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.33 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
720 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
720 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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