The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 46,400
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data