The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 27,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.31 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
TF
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 BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
