The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.43 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
604 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data