The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 34,700
€ 32,100
€ 34,700
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
58.1
72.1
82
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.53 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
759 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
