The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 38,500
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.07 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data