The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.71 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
746 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data