The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 25,100
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.16 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
