The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 26,200

€ 30,100

€ 26,200
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.7
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
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.73 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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