The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 30,100
€ 29,600
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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.75 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.36 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
572 mi
Range
669 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
