The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 31,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
2795
4845
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.05 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data