The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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
4718 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.17 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

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
Natural Gas (CNG)
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

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
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 ✽ 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 T-GDI
29 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
20.6 lb
39 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
531 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
303 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).
31.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data