The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,600

€ 43,700

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
57.3
72
79.9
58.4
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.4 in
110
190.7
109.7
191.9
190.7 in
Length
191.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
168 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
2219 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data