The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 25,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 7.8 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
1476
1832
2083
1455
1830
2030
1832 mm
Width
1830 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1476 mm
Height
1455 mm
2786
4767
2795
4845
4767 mm
Length
4845 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
1444 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.6 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.24 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
917 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
