The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 34,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
57.3
72
79.9
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110
190.7
109.7
188
190.7 in
Length
188 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.75 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
853 mi
Range
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
