Car comparison

Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI

238 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
238hp177kW
240hp179kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,572mm62in
Trunk volume
510L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-2,500 rpm2,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 2 hp more than Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI7.4 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 3.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
753 km
468 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
247 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 147 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 385 km (239 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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