The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 40,500
€ 30,100
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
110.4
191.1
106.8
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
16.69 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2136 mi
Range
669 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
