The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 31,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 31,300
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.88 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.97 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data