Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima |
| Totals | Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Passat 2.0 TDI | Optima 2.0 |
| Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1475 (1501) | 1530 (1545) |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 2000 (2020) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 220 (218) | 205 (202) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 8.7 (8.7) | 9.6 (10.7) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 586 | 510 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Length | 4767 | 4855 |
| Width | 1832 | 1860 |
| Height | 1456 | 1485 |
| Wheelbase | 2791 | 2805 |
| Front/rear Track | 1584/1568 | 1594/1595 |
| Ground clearance | - | 155 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1968 | 1999 |
| Compression ratio | 16.2 | 10.3 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 81х95.5 | 81x97 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 150/3500-4000 | 150/6500 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 340/1750-3000 | 196/4800 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed DSG | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 215/55 R16 | 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET43 d57.1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| City | - | 10.4 (11.2) |
| Highway | - | 6.1 (5.8) |
| Combined | 4 (4.5) | 7.7 (7.8) |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 66 | 70 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima |
