Compare 2015 Kia Optima vs 2015 Volkswagen Passat

2015 Kia Optima
2015 Volkswagen Passat
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4-Door Sedan EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Optima 4-Door Sedan EX 23 34 $22,801 $24,340
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX 23 34 $24,133 $25,790
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX Turbo 20 31 $25,920 $27,700
Optima 4-Door Sedan SXL Turbo 20 31 $33,140 $35,500
Optima Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 36 40 $24,346 $25,990
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4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Limited Edition
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Limited Edition 24 36 $23,011 $23,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Limited Edition PZEV 24 36 $23,011 $23,995
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic S 24 36 $21,520 $22,440
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic S PZEV 24 36 $21,520 $22,440
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE 24 36 $25,203 $26,280
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE PZEV 24 36 $25,203 $26,280
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE w/Sunroof & Nav 24 36 $26,952 $28,105
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV 24 36 $26,952 $28,105
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SEL Premium 24 36 $30,486 $31,790
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic SEL Premium PZEV 24 36 $30,486 $31,790
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Sport 24 36 $26,962 $28,115
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Sport PZEV 24 36 $26,962 $28,115
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Wolfsburg Ed 24 36 $23,377 $24,375
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Automatic Wolfsburg Ed PZEV 24 36 $23,377 $24,375
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual S 24 35 $20,465 $21,340
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual S PZEV 24 35 $20,465 $21,340
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual Sport 24 35 $25,810 $26,915
Passat 4-Door Sedan 1.8T Manual Sport PZEV 24 35 $25,810 $26,915
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav 30 42 $29,585 $30,850
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Manual TDI SE 30 44 $25,985 $27,095
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L TDI DSG SE w/Sunroof 30 42 $27,931 $29,125
Passat 4-Door Sedan 2.0L TDI DSG SEL Premium 30 42 $32,534 $33,925
Passat 4-Door Sedan 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium 20 28 $34,519 $35,995
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,801
$23,011
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,340
$23,995
Monthly Payment Estimate
$406 / month
$400 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Kia Optima meets all your needs in a sensible four-door sedan, but exceeds expectations for more flair and features. The 2015 Volkswagen Passat provides a refreshing alternative to the usual mid-sizers, offering a huge interior and the segment's only diesel engine option.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 36 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.2 102
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.7 57
Front Leg Room (in)
45.5 42.4
Front Hip Room (in)
54.7 -
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
34.7 39.1
Front Head Room (in)
40 38.3
Second Hip Room (in)
54.5 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 56.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.6 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
57.1 58.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.8 61
Wheelbase (in)
110 110.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.1 72.2
Track Width, Front (in)
62.8 62.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.1 5.4
Length, Overall (in)
190.7 191.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.4 15.9
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.2 10.7
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 12.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.8 36.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55VR17 P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/55VR17 P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3272 3230
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 6.5 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 6.5 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
760 330
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 140
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.4 L/144 1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
192 @ 6300 170 @ 4800
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
181 @ 4250 184 @ 1500
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 36
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 24
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.65
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.80 1.56
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.19
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.64 2.37
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39 1.16
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.67
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.21 4.04
Summary
Vehicle Name
Kia Optima Volkswagen Passat
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 6.3 (Est)
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 100
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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