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Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Volkswagen Passat B6?

2005–2010 vs 2005–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

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Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010 · 8 engines · LX, EX, SXSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010no listings
Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,735 mmLength4,765 mm–4,774 mm
Width1,805 mmWidth1,820 mm
Height1,480 mmHeight1,472 mm–1,517 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mmWheelbase2,709 mm
Ground clearance160 mmGround clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume420 lTrunk volume565 l–603 l
Curb weight1,415 kg–1,550 kgCurb weight1,373 kg–1,673 kg
Fuel tank62 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years2005–2010Production years2005–2010
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines8Number of engines10
Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–2.7Displacement (l)1.4–3.2
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDiLowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.7 V6 193Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 3.2 FSI 4Motion
Top speed222 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Trendline
Items in the base trim21 · LXItems in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim26 · EXItems in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 7
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Volkswagen Passat B6?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B6 4,774 mm, Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 4,735 mm (a 39 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,709 vs 2,720 mm. Boot: 603 vs 420 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The most frugal Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B6 5.7 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The strongest Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.7 V6 193); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B6 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 FSI 4Motion).

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