The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 40,900
€ 43,700
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is 1.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Passat GTE.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
1460
1860
2120
1483
1832
2083
1860 mm
Width
1832 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1460 mm
Height
1483 mm
2805
4855
2786
4873
4855 mm
Length
4873 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.34 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
215 bhp
VW Passat GTE
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
400 NM
VW Passat GTE
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
202 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
202 mpg
VW Passat GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
531 mi
Range
2219 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
