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Spec height1 1.47 m 2
1 1.516 m Spec height1
 + 4.6 cm
1 + 1.1 cm
+ 2.8 cm 2 1.86 m Spec width2
1 1.832 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Passat Estate 2014 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Passat
Estate
Gen. 8 | 2014 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Kia Optima Estate 2015 - 2018
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Kia
Optima
Estate
Gen. 4 | 2015 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Estate 2014 vs. Kia Optima (JF) Estate 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Estate 2014 is 2.8 cm narrower and 4.6 cm higher compared to Kia Optima (JF) Estate 2015. It has 1.1 cm more ground clearance and offers 6% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
476.7 cm
Length
485.5 cm
+8.8
183.2 cm
Width2
186 cm
+2.8
208.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
212 cm
+3.7
151.6 cm
+4.6
Height1
147 cm
278.6 cm
Wheelbase
280.5 cm
+1.9
14.5 cm
+1.1
Ground clearance3
13.4 cm
1394 kg
Weight4,6
1550 kg
+12%
5
Seats max.
5
650 l
+18%
Cargo volume EU4
552 l
1780 l
+6%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1686 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 27875
+8%
Price EU7
€ 25990
$ --
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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