The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 39,800
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 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 DSG (18 - 19)
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 DSG (18 - 19)
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
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.62 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
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
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data