The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 27,000
€ 38,500
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 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
