The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 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 EcoFuel is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.35 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
283 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
