The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.7 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg  ( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
52 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
39 mpg
city
20.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
853 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
31.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data