The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 32,100
€ 43,200
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 8.6 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1465
1860
2120
1470
1820
2062
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2805
4855
2712
4769
4855 mm
Length
4769 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
6.79 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
JF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.55 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
64 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
989 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
