The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 25,100

€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.49 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
283 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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