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 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.25 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
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
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
