The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 30,600
€ 29,100
€ 30,600
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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 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
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
20.2 lb
city
23 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
39 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
31.5 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
31.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
