The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 30,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1455
1830
2030
1470
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795
4845
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
92 kg
5.84 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
TF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.75 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
853 mi
Range
702 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
702 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).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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