The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 30,600
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 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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.51 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
6-speed manual 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
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
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
25.22 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
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
1036 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data