The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 31,600
€ 27,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1455
1830
2030
1462
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1462 mm
2795
4845
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.64 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
TF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
320 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.9 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
69 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
54 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
725 mi
Range
1061 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
