The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 25,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 4.9 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1455
1830
2030
1470
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795
4845
2712
4796
4845 mm
Length
4796 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.87 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
TF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.19 kg/bhp
12 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
502 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
