The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 29,800
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.32 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
917 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data