The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 8.6 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
1820
2062
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
2712
4769
4855 mm
Length
4769 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 kg
9.6 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.09 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.55 kg/bhp
12.09 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
64 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
737 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
549 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data