Kia Optima 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 9 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.7 | |
| Kia Optima consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
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): | 2`030 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4800 | |
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