The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 40,900
€ 38,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.06 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
217 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
531 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
