The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 40,500

€ 27,300

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 8.6 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1465
1860
2120
1470
1820
2062
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2805
4855
2712
4769
4855 mm
Length
4769 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1780 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
307 kg
17.25 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
JF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
375 NM
200 NM
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
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
8.81 kg/bhp
12.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
177 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
177 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
2136 mi
Range
725 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
725 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).
113.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
37 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
307 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data