The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 36,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,300
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 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 BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
72.1
82
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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 BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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 BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17.74 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data