The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 38,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.82 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
