The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 32,100
€ 35,700
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.9
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
110.4
191.1
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 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.79 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
989 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
