Kia Optima 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Kia Optima 2011 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Optima 2011 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 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 litres | 565 litres | |
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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: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.5 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): | 1`980 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4800 | |
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