Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Volkswagen Passat B8 facelift vs Kia Forte 3
Variants
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI DSG
1.6 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 122 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TDI 190 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 190 DSG
2.0 TDI 200 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 200 DSG
2.0 TDI 240 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TSI 190 DSG
2.0 TSI 272 4MOTION DSG
GTE
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
13.0 kWh (gross) | 10.4 kWh (net)
12.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1483 mm / 58.4 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4775 mm / 188.0 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1832 mm / 72.1 in | 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2786 mm / 109.7 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
Electric Range
68.0 km / 42.3 mi
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
China VI
Engine | Bore
74.5 mm / 2.9 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Stroke
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
44%
38%
40%
Pros
- Much improved exterior styling
- Upgraded transmissions
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Good space inside
- Punchy diesel engine
- Good on fuel economy
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- PHEV nonsense
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Ugly
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Basic suspension setup
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