The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 8.6 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4855 mm
Length
4769 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.79 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
JF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
11.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.44 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
75 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55 mpg
city
9.3 kg
76 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
1036 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data