The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 38,600
€ 29,100
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
188
110
190.7
188 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
KIA Optima 2.0
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.25 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
187 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
KIA Optima 2.0
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
18.04 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
651 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
