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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1840 km on highway | 1780 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Passat version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Passat 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 1780 litres | |
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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. 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`140 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 13 200 | |
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