The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.88 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
821 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data