The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 26,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.3
72
79.9
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110
190.7
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.75 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
TF
Generation
B8
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
692 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
