The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 40,500

€ 25,800

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
725 lb
18.47 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2136 mi
Range
737 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data