The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,800

€ 31,600

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.48 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
320 NM
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
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
42 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
31 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
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
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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