The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 32,800
€ 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 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.9
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
110.4
191.1
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 EcoFuel
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.79 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
63 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
46 mpg
city
20.6 lb
64 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
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).
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
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
