The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 27,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.6
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
1061 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
