The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 33,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.59 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
TF
Generation
B7
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
946 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
