2009 Kia Optima vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Kia Optima and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5.
Because 2009 Volkswagen T5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Optima.
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2009 Kia Optima | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Optima | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |