The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 31,600
€ 31,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
188
190.7 in
Length
188 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
774 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
