The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 31,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 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 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.35 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data