The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 34,800

€ 40,900

€ 34,800
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 8.6 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1470
1820
2062
1460
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1470 mm
Height
1460 mm
2712
4769
2805
4855
4769 mm
Length
4855 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1591 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
64 kg
3.87 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B7
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
9.47 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
821 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
539 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data