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Background grid Kia Optima Sedan 2010-2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2005-2010
Spec height1 57.3 in 2
1 58 in Spec height1
 + 0.67 in
+ 0.83 in 2
+ 3.11 in 2 190.7 in Spec length
1 187.6 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2005 - 2010
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Passat
Sedan
2005 - 2010
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Kia Optima Sedan 2010 - 2015
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Kia
Optima
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2010 - 2015
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Passat (B6) Sedan 2005 vs. Kia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Passat (B6) Sedan 2005 is 3.11 in shorter and 0.67 in higher compared to Kia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010. It has 0.8 in less ground clearance and offers 30% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
187.6 in
Length
190.7 in
+3.1
71.7 in
Width2
72.1 in
+0.4
78.39 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
58 in
+0.7
Height1
57.3 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.1 in
+3.4
4.5 in
Ground clearance3
5.3 in
+0.8
3126.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3205.5 lbs
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
20 cu ft
+30%
Cargo volume EU4
15.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 23525
Price EU7
€ 24990
+7%
$ --
Price US7
$ 18995
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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inch
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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