The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 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.
€ 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 T-GDI is 8.6 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1460 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
4855 mm
Length
4769 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1598 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.44 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
JF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
220 NM
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

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.8 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
10.8 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24 mpg
city
9.2 kg
46 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
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
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data