The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 44,200
€ 25,000
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.07 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
Generation
TF
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 BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
