The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 38,600
€ 27,000
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18.26 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
912 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
