DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2015 Volkswagen Golf vs 2015 Kia Optima Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

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WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.

69.5–69.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

VolkswagenMakeKia
GolfModelOptima
2015Model year2015
HatchbackBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4

Performance

10,5 s0–100 km/h10,0 s
200 km/hTop speed203 km/h
1598 ccEngine displacement1685 cc
110 HPPower141 HP
250 NmTorque340 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

DieselFuel typeDiesel
50 ltFuel tank70 lt
3,9 ltUrban consumption5,6 lt
3,2 ltExtra-urban consumption4,1 lt
3,5 ltAverage consumption4,6 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears6
ManualTransmission—
16Tyre size215/60 R16; 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4255 mmLength4855 mm
1799 mmWidth1860 mm
1450 mmHeight1465 mm
1265 kgWeight1515 Kg
380 ltLuggage capacity—
—Wheelbase2805 mm

Additional Features

Volkswagen GolfDriver AirbagPassenger AirbagSide AirbagKnee AirbagABSEBDESPASRElectronic Parking BrakeHill Start AssistTyre Pressure MonitoringTrip Computerstart-stopArmrestPower Rear WindowsPower Front WindowsLeather Steering WheelCooled GloveboxManual Air ConditioningIlluminated Vanity MirrorDaytime Running LightsFront Fog LightsRear Fog LightsAlloy WheelsUSB PortBluetooth
Kia Optima

No additional feature records are available.

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2015 Volkswagen Golf and 2015 Kia Optima approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Optima leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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