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Background grid Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2014-2019 Kia Optima Sedan 2010-2015
Spec height1 58.1 in 2 
+ 0.83 in
1 57.3 in Spec height1
+ 0.39 in 2
2 188 in Spec length
+ 2.72 in 1 190.7 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Kia Optima Sedan 2010 - 2015
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Kia
Optima
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2010 - 2015
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Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2014 - 2019
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Passat
Sedan
Gen. 8 | 2014 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonKia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010 vs. Volkswagen Passat (B8) Sedan 2014


Dimensions & Specifications | Kia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010 is 2.72 in longer and 0.83 in lower compared to Volkswagen Passat (B8) Sedan 2014. It has 0.4 in less ground clearance and offers 63% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
190.7 in
+2.7
Length
188 in
72.1 in
Width2
72.1 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
82.01 in
57.3 in
Height1
58.1 in
+0.8
110.1 in
+0.4
Wheelbase
109.7 in
5.3 in
Ground clearance3
5.7 in
+0.4
3205.5 lbs
+7%
Weight4,6
3013.7 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
15.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
20.7 cu ft
+35%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
40.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 24990
Price EU7
€ 26800
+8%
$ 18995
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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