The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 40,500
€ 27,500
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.6
71.7
81.2
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
JF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2136 mi
Range
1061 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
