The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 32,400
€ 29,100
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
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
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
