The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 32,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.24 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1036 mi
Range
894 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
