The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 33,000
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 BMT ACT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.42 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data