The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 39,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 39,800
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 SCR 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 SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.52 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 SCR
92.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data