Compare 2013 Kia Optima vs 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Kia Optima
2013 Volkswagen Passat
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4-Door Sedan EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Optima 4-Door Sedan EX 24 35 $22,095 $23,650
Optima 4-Door Sedan LX 24 35 $20,400 $21,350
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX 22 34 $25,040 $26,800
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX w/Chrome Limited Pkg 22 34 $25,040 $26,800
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX w/Limited Pkg 22 34 $25,040 $26,800
Optima Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic EX 35 39 $29,555 $31,950
Optima Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic LX 36 40 $24,210 $25,900
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4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof 30 40 $27,068 $28,225
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav 30 40 $28,660 $29,885
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium 30 40 $31,564 $32,915
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Manual TDI SE 31 43 $25,150 $26,225
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S 22 31 $21,045 $21,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S PZEV 22 31 $21,045 $21,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S w/Appearance 22 31 $22,005 $22,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic S w/Appearance PZEV 22 31 $22,005 $22,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE 22 31 $24,017 $25,045
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE PZEV 22 31 $24,017 $25,045
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Sunroof 22 31 $24,785 $25,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Sunroof & Nav 22 31 $25,888 $26,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV 22 31 $25,888 $26,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SE w/Sunroof PZEV 22 31 $24,785 $25,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SEL 22 31 $27,738 $28,925
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SEL PZEV 22 31 $27,738 $28,925
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SEL Premium 22 31 $29,178 $30,425
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic SEL Premium PZEV 22 31 $29,178 $30,425
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic Wolfsburg Edition 22 31 $22,532 $23,495
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Automatic Wolfsburg Edition PZEV 22 31 $22,532 $23,495
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual S 22 32 $19,990 $20,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual S PZEV 22 32 $19,990 $20,845
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual SE 22 32 $22,963 $23,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Manual SE PZEV 22 32 $22,963 $23,945
Passat 4-Door Sedan 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof 20 28 $28,037 $29,235
Passat 4-Door Sedan 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof & Nav 20 28 $29,628 $30,895
Passat 4-Door Sedan 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium 20 28 $32,151 $33,525
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,095
$27,068
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,650
$28,225
Monthly Payment Estimate
$394 / month
$470 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 Kia Optima adds generous dashes of style and sophistication to what's otherwise a sensible, frugal, and spacious mid-size sedan. Marginally less refined than the last version, today's VW Passat hits important marks with excellent diesel fuel economy, superior passenger space and top safety scores.
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Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 30 mpg
Highway
35 mpg 40 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Mid-Size
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
54.49 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.28 56.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.17 102.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.60 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.71 57.0
Front Leg Room (in)
45.47 42.4
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
54.65 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
34.65 39.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.96 38.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.8 62.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.31 5.4
Length, Overall (in)
190.7 191.6
Height, Overall (in)
57.28 58.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.8 61.0
Wheelbase (in)
110.04 110.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.05 72.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.43 15.9
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.2 x - TBD - 10.7 x 0.4
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 12.3 x 1.0
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 18.5
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 16.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.76 36.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.94 3.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA NA
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/55HR17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3223 3459
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
3.6 9.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 140
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
186 @ 4250 236 @ 1750
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.0L/120
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 6300 140 @ 4000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Turbocharged Diesel I4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 40
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 30
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 34
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.80 1.30
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.91
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.99
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.63 2.05
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.88 4.12, 3.04
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.38 0.90
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/Manual Shift
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.76
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.21 3.46
Summary
Vehicle Name
Kia Optima Volkswagen Passat
Body Style
Sedan 4 Door Sdn
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link 4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA 8
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
NA 6.3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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