Kia Optima 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Kia Optima) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Volkswagen Passat), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 172 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 311 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 | 5.4 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3430 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 307 litres | 650 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 343 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`200 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 13 200 | |
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