The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.28 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
719 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data