The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 40,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.3
72
79.9
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.05 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
837 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
