Many car buyers regularly compare two models within the same class, and sometimes even within the same manufacturer, when searching for their next vehicle. We stand behind our Kia models 100 percent, and we believe they beat out a lot of the competition. One recent comparison we’ve had the pleasure of creating is between the 2019 Kia Optima and Volkswagen Passat. How do these two sedans fair in a head-to-head comparison?
Let’s start with performance. The Kia Optima offers three different powertrains, all of which render impressive ratings. The standard 2.4-liter turbocharged I-4 delivers 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, and the 1.6-liter churns out 178 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Topping off the lineup is the 2.0-liter I-4 with 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
While the Volkswagen Passat offers an efficient powertrain, it fails to catch up to the Optima. It only comes equipped with one 2.0-liter engine, and it’s worth just 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, which is significantly less than the standard ratings in the Optima.
Additionally, the Kia Optima creates a safer experience behind the wheel. It offers options for active headrests, an Around View® Monitor, and driver alert monitor, all of which are not even available in the Volkswagen Passat. Heated side mirrors come standard in the Kia Optima, with a heated steering wheel as available. The VW Passat, on the other hand, only offers heated side mirrors in top models. There’s not even an option for a heated steering wheel in any trim level.
Stop by Sansone Kia to see the winning 2019 Kia Optima. The sedan holds up well in an exceptionally crowded and competitive vehicle segment. From our new car inventory to our Kia service center near Woodbridge, NJ, you can count on us to be there for you every step of the car ownership way.
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