The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 31,600
€ 32,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
836 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
