The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 26,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1455
1830
2030
1470
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795
4845
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1559 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.85 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
TF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.63 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
66 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
54 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
853 mi
Range
1012 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
