The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 30,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.3
72
79.9
57.5
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110
190.7
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.77 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
725 mi
Range
991 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
