The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,100

€ 27,300

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1511 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.51 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.27 kg/bhp
12.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
572 mi
Range
725 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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