The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 29,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 4.9 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1470
1820
2062
1455
1830
2030
1820 mm
Width
1830 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1470 mm
Height
1455 mm
2712
4796
2795
4845
4796 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.57 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
200 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
12 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
690 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
