The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 40,900

€ 32,800

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.5
73.2
83.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.17 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
JF
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 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
531 mi
Range
283 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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