The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 30,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
57.3
72
79.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110
190.7
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
669 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
669 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
