The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 32,000
€ 40,900
€ 32,000
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 8.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1476
1832
2083
1460
1860
2120
1832 mm
Width
1860 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1476 mm
Height
1460 mm
2786
4767
2805
4855
4767 mm
Length
4855 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
196 kg
11.84 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B8
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.36 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
61 mpg
city
24 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
894 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
