The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.25 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
976 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data