The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 48,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 48,200
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
72.1
82
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
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
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.48 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
15.81 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
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data