Both the 2016 Volkswagen Passat and the 2016 Kia Optima are incredibly popular vehicles on the market today. To help you choose between the two, the team at your local Volkswagen dealer near Cherry Hill, Turnersville and Mount Laurel have put the two together in a vehicle comparison just for you. Read on and then schedule a test drive at Prestige Volkswagen.
Performance
There are many things you'll be considering when purchasing your next vehicle, but what you'll most definitely be looking at is how the two vehicles compare in terms of performance. When looking side-by-side at the 2016 Volkswagen Passat and the 2016 Kia Optima, two main differences stand out:
Power
In terms of power, it would appear that the 2016 Kia Optima takes this round at first glance with its 178 horsepower base engine. However, even though the vehicle offers two more powerful engine options, none of the Optima's engines can compare with the Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Liter V6 engine that produces up to 280 horsepower. The closest the Optima gets to that figure is the 245 horsepower 2.0 liter DOCH 16-valve I-4 with turbocharger. In fact, the Optima doesn't offer a V6 at all, which means you'll have to wait a little longer to access the power you would get quite quickly in the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
Handling
Another major point of difference between the two vehicles is in how well they handle the turns, curves and bumps in the road. Equipped with strut-type front suspension with lower control arms, coil springs and telescopic dampers, as well as multilink rear suspension with coil rings and telescopic dampers, the 2016 Passat offers an incredibly smooth ride, even over rough surfaces, with excellent handling around curves and turns as well. On the other hand, though the Optima offers seemingly comparable suspension technology, the vehicle's steering is less than exciting and feels mostly numb in comparison.
The Verdict
When it comes to choosing between the 2016 Volkswagen Passat and the 2016 Kia Optima, it really comes down to what features are the most important to you. In terms of comfort, technology and luxury, the vehicles are pretty on-par with one another. But in terms of power, handling and even efficiency, there are some serious differences to consider. In the end, the vehicle you choose shouldn't be a sacrifice in any way.
Schedule a Test Drive
The Volkswagen Passat is available right now at your local dealer near Turnersville, Cherry Hill and Mount Laurel. Prestige Volkswagen offers a huge inventory of new, used and certified pre-owned Volkswagen vehicles for you to choose from, including the entire Volkswagen lineup. We offer a convenient location at 4271 Black Horse Pike in Turnersville, New Jersey, and an incredible team of sales professionals who will be happy to assist you in the car-buying process. Our team is here Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. To schedule a test drive of the 2016 Passat, give us a call at 888-479-0750 today.