The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 29,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
1462
1820
2062
1455
1830
2030
1820 mm
Width
1830 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1462 mm
Height
1455 mm
2712
4769
2795
4845
4769 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.31 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14.47 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
54 mpg
city
27 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
1061 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
