The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
72
79.9
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
190.7 in
Length
191.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.88 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
TF
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
168 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
39 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
2219 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data