The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
1830
2030
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 (13 - 15)
2795
4845
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.45 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
320 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.54 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.9 kg/bhp
9.54 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
713 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
532 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data