Kia Stinger 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia Stinger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Stinger consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Kia Stinger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Stinger consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Kia Stinger) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia Stinger is larger, but lower. Kia Stinger is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Stinger is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1114 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Stinger has 182 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Kia Stinger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Stinger scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Passat is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Stinger scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 16 800 | |
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