The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,400
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 1.8 TSI is 8.6 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1470 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4769 mm
Length
4855 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2080 kg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.48 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
11.55 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data