Kia Optima 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Optima is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.7 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Kia Optima is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 - 245 HP | 120 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 - 353 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 11.1 seconds | 6.3 - 11 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.4 - 8.2 | 4.0 - 6.3 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, a Kia Optima with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1780 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`152 | ~ 2`094 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 13 200 | |
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