The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 25,100
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 is 8.6 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1470
1820
2062
1465
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1470 mm
Height
1465 mm
2712
4769
2805
4855
4769 mm
Length
4855 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
161 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
