The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.77 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
976 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data