Brand	Kia Malaysia	Volkswagen Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 139,888	RM 175,407
Variant	Optima 2.0 EX	Passat Elegance 1.8 TSI Comfortline Plus
User Rating	4.21 Optima reviews	4.29 Passat Elegance reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)	+5	+2
Vehicle Type	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia	Hatchback Hatchback Cars in Malaysia

	4.21/5 13 reviews	4.29/5 14 reviews
User Review Comparison	Attractive and powerful Ever since the release of the new Kia Optima GT, I wanted to buy the car. I was really impressed by its appearance and it was a key reason I wanted... Read More H Hadees Feb 18, 2022 for Kia Optima	A Great offering from VW that is underrated I have a special affinity towards medium sized cars. Those cars are perfect considering my family size. But after a vivid exploration of the market,... Read More F Fauzul Nov 07, 2022 for Volkswagen Passat Elegance

Things we like	Attractive styling in and out Refined engine Read More	Extremely powerful engine Good number of safety features Plush and comfortable cabin Read More
Things we don't like	Limited head room at the rear Read More	Marginally overpriced Read More

Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.8 L Petrol Engine 4 Cylinder 16 valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	MPI	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	--
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 6

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Hill Hold Control Hill Hold Control

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Apple CarPlay, Android Auto	LED Daytime Runnign Lights LED Daytime Runnign Lights
DVD Player	--	No
Navigation System	--	No
Voice Control	--	No

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	No	--
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Apple CarPlay, Android Auto	LED Daytime Runnign Lights LED Daytime Runnign Lights
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Rear Spoiler	--	No

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes

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