The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 31,600
€ 32,400
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57.3
72
79.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110
190.7
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.89 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
