The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 44,600
€ 25,100
€ 44,600
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 2.0 TDI SCR is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
58.1
72.1
82
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
188
110.4
191.1
188 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.28 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
837 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
837 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI SCR
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
