The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 32,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.05 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
