Kia Optima 2015 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: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.4 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 60 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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 651 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 141 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`080 | 2`060 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 13 600 | |
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