The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 39,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.52 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

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
Front-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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
295 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
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
18.24 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
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
912 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1241 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data