Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima |
| Totals | Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Variant × | Kia Optima 2.4 × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Passat 1.8 TSI Variant | Optima 2.4 |
| Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Wagon | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1505 | 1575 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 2050 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 230 | 210 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 650/1780 | 510 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Variant × | Kia Optima 2.4 × |
| Length | 4767 | 4855 |
| Width | 1832 | 1860 |
| Height | 1477 | 1485 |
| Wheelbase | 2791 | 2805 |
| Front/rear Track | 1584/1568 | 1594/1595 |
| Ground clearance | - | 155 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Variant × | Kia Optima 2.4 × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1798 | 2360 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 | 11.3 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 82.5х84.2 | 88x97 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 180/5100-6200 | 188/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 250/1250-5000 | 242/4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Variant × | Kia Optima 2.4 × |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic DSG | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Variant × | Kia Optima 2.4 × |
| 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 1.8 TSI Variant × | Kia Optima 2.4 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Variant × | Kia Optima 2.4 × |
| City | 7.1 | 12 |
| Highway | 5 | 6.2 |
| Combined | 5.8 | 8.3 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 66 | 70 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima |
