The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.45 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23 mpg
city
20.2 lb
39 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
572 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data