The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 32,000
€ 27,000
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 7.8 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1476
1832
2083
1455
1830
2030
1832 mm
Width
1830 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1476 mm
Height
1455 mm
2786
4767
2795
4845
4767 mm
Length
4845 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.41 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.36 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
61 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
894 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
491 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
