The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 40,900
€ 43,200
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57.5
73.2
83.5
57.9
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
110.4
191.1
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 3.6 V6
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.9 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
531 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
