The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 27,000
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1470
1820
2062
1455
1830
2030
1820 mm
Width
1830 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1470 mm
Height
1455 mm
2712
4769
2795
4845
4769 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
9.47 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
454 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
491 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
