The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 25,000
€ 32,800
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 is 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
4769
2795
4845
4769 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.66 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
713 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
