The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
1832
2083
1860 mm
Width
1832 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1465 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
2786
4767
4855 mm
Length
4767 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.1 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
118 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.55 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
64 mpg
69 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
61 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
894 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data