The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.73 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
737 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data