The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 30,100
€ 33,900
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 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
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 BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.88 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*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 BMT
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 BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
135 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
954 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 BMT
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
