The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel is 8.6 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1470 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4769 mm
Length
4855 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.79 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.44 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
11.44 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
75 MPGe
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
9.3 kg
city
55 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
76 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
303 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 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
480 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data