Kia Optima 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 45 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, 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: | 1`980 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`404 kg | 1`537 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 576 kg | 523 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Kia Optima is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4400 | |
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