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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.9 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B7
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
