The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 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 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
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 SCR (18 - 19)
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 SCR
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.48 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
1000 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data