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 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
57.6
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
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
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
