Kia Optima 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 220 HP | |
Torque: | 353 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
Kia Optima engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.7 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: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 651 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | no data | |
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. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`130 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | 16 200 | 14 600 | |
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