The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.05 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 EcoFuel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
No data
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
2136 mi
Range
303 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data