The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 29,100
€ 43,200
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 slightly. The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
1470
1820
2062
1455
1830
2030
1820 mm
Width
1830 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1470 mm
Height
1455 mm
2712
4769
2795
4845
4769 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1511 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
211 kg
12.25 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
454 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
