The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data