The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 31,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 is 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1470
1820
2062
1455
1830
2030
1820 mm
Width
1830 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1470 mm
Height
1455 mm
2712
4769
2795
4845
4769 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.62 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
713 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
