The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 32,100
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 SCR is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
58.1
72.1
82
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
188
110.4
191.1
188 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.53 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
28.03 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
