Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 134 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 56 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1180 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 8 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1152 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`210 kg | 2`080 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 475 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Kia Optima. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 13 000 | |
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