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Compare Volkswagen Passat B8 facelift vs Kia Forte 3 vs Kia Optima 2

Variants
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
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 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
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 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
1483 mm / 58.4 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4775 mm / 188.0 in
4735 mm / 186.4 in
Size | Width
1832 mm / 72.1 in | 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1805 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2786 mm / 109.7 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in

Performance

Electric Range
68.0 km / 42.3 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
China VI
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA
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

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
38%
40%
37%
Pros
  • Good space inside
  • Punchy diesel engine
  • Good on fuel economy
  • Good towing capacity
  • More modern design
Cons
  • 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
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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