The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.45 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
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
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
25.91 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
46 mpg  ( 52 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
52 MPGe
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
20.2 lb
city
39 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
52 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data