The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (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 EcoFuel (Gasoline) (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 EcoFuel
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.51 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 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

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
23.8 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
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
283 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
283 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1151 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data