Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 34 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 505 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 27 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. The Kia Optima may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 8400 | |
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