The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 31,600
€ 35,200
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 slightly. The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
