Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Kia Optima 2015
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 141 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 29 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
1420 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
980 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | no data | 4.86 m | |
Width: | no data | 1.86 m | |
Height: | no data | 1.49 m | |
Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 510 litres | |
Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 22 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. The Kia Optima may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`080 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | no data | |
Average price (€): | 16 800 | 12 600 | |
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