The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 32,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 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
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.58 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
853 mi
Range
1000 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
