The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,600

€ 29,600

€ 32,600
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 slightly. The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
27.65 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
917 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
917 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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