Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Kia Optima: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2014–2023
Passat B8
- Power
- 177 kW241 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,721 kg
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Kia · 2015–2020
Optima
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Passat B8 2 Optima 0
- Family Passat B8 Boot: 586 l vs 505 l
- City Passat B8 Width: 1,832 mm vs 1,860 mm
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan
In plain words
Volkswagen Passat B8 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Kia Optima. Kia Optima is 78 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B8 (4,845 mm vs 4,767 mm). Volkswagen Passat B8 has the bigger boot: 586 l against 505 l. Volkswagen Passat B8 is the older design (from 2014); Kia Optima arrived in 2015. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat B8 is the pick for family and city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Kia Optima yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Passat B8 | Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,767 mm187.7 in | 4,845 mm190.7 in +78 mm +3.1 in +1.6% |
| Width | 1,832 mm72.1 in | 1,860 mm73.2 in +28 mm +1.1 in +1.5% |
| Height | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 1,455 mm57.3 in −1 mm −0.04 in −0.1% |
| Boot | 586 l20.7 cu ft † | 505 l17.8 cu ft −81 l −2.9 cu ft −13.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs Passat B8 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Passat B8 | Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS) | 2.0 · 110 kW (150 PS) |
| Production years | 2014–2023 | 2015–2020 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Country | Germany | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp |
| Power, all versions | 81–206 kW (110–280 PS) 109–276 hp | 100–180 kW (136–245 PS) 134–241 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 6.1 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 240 km/h 149 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 103 kW/t 125 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | No data |
| Engine | 1,968 cc 2.0 l | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,767 mm 187.7 in | 4,845 mm 190.7 in |
| Width | 1,832 mm 72.1 in | 1,860 mm 73.2 in |
| Height | 1,456 mm 57.3 in | 1,455 mm 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,805 mm 110.4 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 586 l 20.7 cu ft † Better | 505 l 17.8 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 66 l 17.4 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 7.7 l/100 km 30.5 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 200 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,910/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 857 km 533 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2014) | ★★★★★ (2015) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.