The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 40,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.43 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B7
Generation
JF
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 BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
