The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 30,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
106.8
188.8
110.4
191.1
188.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.44 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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