The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19)
€ 26,400

€ 26,000

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 Variant 1.4 TSI is 8.4 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
1516
1820
2062
1470
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1516 mm
Height
1470 mm
2712
4771
2805
4855
4771 mm
Length
4855 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
1473 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
77 kg
4.97 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
B7
Generation
JF
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
161 bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
200 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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12.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
12.28 kg/bhp
9.63 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
680 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
680 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Variant 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
597 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
552 L












1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1686 L