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 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 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
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 BMT
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.52 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
