Kia Optima 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 99 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 14 800 | |
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