The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 31,600

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.6
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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