The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
191.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.23 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
JF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data