The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,300
€ 31,100
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Passat GTE is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.3
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
109.9
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.19 %
General
VW Passat GTE
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
