Kia Optima 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010

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Kia Optima
2010 - 2013
Volkswagen Passat
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 2.4 (petrol)1.4 - 3.6 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 165 - 274 HP105 - 300 HP
Torque: 198 - 365 NM200 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 - 10.9 seconds5.5 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 - 8.84.3 - 7.7
Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.85 m4.77 m
Width: 1.83 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 436 litres565 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 129 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: 11.8 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Kia Optima can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`994~ 2`078
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 78004800
Pros and Cons: Kia Optima has
  • only petrol engines available
Volkswagen Passat has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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