The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,100

€ 44,300

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.3
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
110.4
191.1
109.9
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.8 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
138 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
46 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
989 mi
Range
1827 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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