Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Kia Optima: size comparison
- Length Optima 78 mm3 in longer
- Width Optima 28 mm1 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Passat B8 81 L2.9 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Passat B8 is 78 mm3 in shorter, 28 mm1 in narrower and 1 mm0.0 in taller than the Optima.
| Dimension | Passat B8 | Optima | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm | 4,845 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,845 mm | −78 mm−3 in −1.6% |
| Width | 1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | −28 mm−1 in −1.5% |
| Height | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | 1,455 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,455 mm | +1 mm+0.0 in +0.1% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,805 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,805 mm | - |
| Footprint | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | 9.01 m²97.0 sq ft97.0 sq ft9.01 m² | −0.28 m²−3.0 sq ft −3.1% |
| Boot | 586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | +81 L+2.9 cu ft +16.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Passat B8
- Single garage
- Tight 733 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 584 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 233 mm9 in to spare in length, 334 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Optima
- Single garage
- Tight 655 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 155 mm6 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Passat B8 or the Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Passat B8 is 78 mm shorter, 28 mm narrower and 1 mm taller than the Optima.
Will the Volkswagen Passat B8 and the Kia Optima fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Passat B8 fits, but it is tight to get out (733 mm to spare in length, 584 mm each side). The Kia Optima fits, but it is tight to get out (655 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Passat B8: 586 L against 505 L in the Kia Optima (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.