The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 31,100
€ 29,800
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 slightly. The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.66 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
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 BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
917 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 BMT
82.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
