The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 29,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.67 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
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 automatic 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
163 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
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
283 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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
1078 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
