The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 35,700
€ 32,100
€ 35,700
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 is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.79 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
