The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 27,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 31,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1462
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
1820
2062
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1820 mm
Width
1830 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1462 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
2712
4769
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
2795
4845
4769 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
4.81 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14.47 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
54 mpg
city
36 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1061 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data