The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 25,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.86 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
737 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
