The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 32,300
€ 30,100
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 2.0 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
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.48 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22.39 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1000 mi
1036 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
