The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 37,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.33 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
754 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data