The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) 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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg
( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
60 MPGe
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
20.6 lb
city
46 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
57 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
989 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).
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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
