The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 30,100

€ 30,100

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 8.6 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1465
1860
2120
1470
1820
2062
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2805
4855
2712
4769
4855 mm
Length
4769 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
107 kg
6.73 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.44 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
67 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
1036 mi
Range
669 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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