The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 25,100

€ 26,800
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 8.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
1476
1832
2083
1465
1860
2120
1832 mm
Width
1860 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1476 mm
Height
1465 mm
2786
4767
2805
4855
4767 mm
Length
4855 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
1367 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.65 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
Generation
JF
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
161 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
11.11 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
692 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
543 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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