The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 31,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.38 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
32 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
