The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 43,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57.3
72
79.9
57.9
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
110
190.7
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 3.6 V6
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
9.46 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
853 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
