The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 40,900
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
58.1
72.1
82
57.5
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.58 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
