The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,100
€ 32,800
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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
1860
2120
1470
1820
2062
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2805
4855
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
1508 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.04 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.54 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.55 kg/bhp
9.54 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
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
64 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
989 mi
Range
713 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
713 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 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
532 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
