The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 40,900
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 8.6 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1470
1820
2062
1460
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1470 mm
Height
1460 mm
2712
4769
2805
4855
4769 mm
Length
4855 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
3.89 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B7
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
454 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
