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
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,387 kg
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
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.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Passat B8 | Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.4 TSI · petrol · 110 kW (150 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. | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp | 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 |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 8.4 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. | 220 km/h 137 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 79 kW/t 96 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | No data |
| Engine | 1,395 cc 1.4 l | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 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. | 1,387 kg 3,058 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. | 59 l 15.6 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 4.9 l/100 km 48.0 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 115 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,290/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 1,204 km 748 mi estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2014) | ★★★★★ (2015) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Power, 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 €1.75/l petrol.