The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat GTE
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
190.7 in
Length
191.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat GTE
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.66 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat GTE
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat GTE
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
168 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
2219 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
144 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).
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data