The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
€ 31,100

€ 32,800

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1455
1830
2030
1470
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795
4845
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.35 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
TF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 L
725 mi
Range
283 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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