The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
837 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data