The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 31,600
€ 25,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 ACT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.42 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
Generation
TF
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 ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
