Kia Optima 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 57 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 154 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.3 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: | 553 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 98 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`070 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 14 800 | |
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