2017 Kia Optima | Vs. | 2017 VW Passat |
$16,380 (Friendly Kia VIP) | Price | $17,495 (The Competition) |
25, 36 | MPG (city, highway) | 23, 34 |
185 | Horsepower (base) | 170 |
104.8 | Passenger Room (cubic feet) | 102 |
Yes - 2 models (Optima Hybrid; Optima Plug-In Hybrid) | Hybrid Version Also Available? | No |
10 years or 100,000 miles | Warranty Coverage - Limited Powertrain | 5 years or 60,000 miles |
The 2017 Kia Optima features smoother lines, a more elegant swoop of the roof, and a more visually-appealing color palette to choose from than the 2017 VW Passat features. The 2017 Optima has 10 total exterior color choices and 9 interior fabric and color schemes among its five trim options, including the appealing Sangria and Horizon Blue exterior colors. The 2017 Passat has an expansive but more muted palette to pick from, with a stoic beige exterior color that perfectly suits the sedan's stoic demeanor, for example.
Not only does the 2017 Kia Optima have an edge in fuel economy, design and starting price, it also has a roomier interior, with 104.8 cubic feet to stretch out in, superior to the 2017 Passat's 102 cubic feet. And the 2017 Optima, the official vehicle of the NBA, can be yours at Friendly Kia, 5819 US Highway 19 in New Port Richey, FL. We also serve the Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg area, as well as Brooksville, Trinity, Tarpon Springs and Spring Hill. Please call us at (877) 544-6706 or visit us on the lot so we can set you up with a test drive today. If you plan on purchasing a new or used car, please take advantage of our trade-in policy and our exclusive partnership with Kelley Blue Book KBB.com's Trade-In Marketplace/Buying Center.