The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,200
€ 31,100
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.14 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
TF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
