2017 Kia Optima vs. 2017 Volkswagen Passat
Image Comparison
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2017 Kia Optima
- /mo.
2017 Volkswagen Passat
$259 /mo.
What is the main difference between Optima and Passat?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Kia Optima, and it gets 3.2 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,200
$22,440
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
24 - 25 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 - 36 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 - 29 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
191.9 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
110.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.1 ft2
96.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
42.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.1 in
56.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
57.0 in
Costs
2017 Kia Optima
2017 Volkswagen Passat
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,300
$2,100 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$259 (2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$14,423 - $14,823
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