The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
191.1 in
Length
188 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
720 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data