The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 30,100
€ 32,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.7
73.2
83.5
58.1
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
110.4
191.1
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.64 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
JF
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1036 mi
Range
774 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
