The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
15.77 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
1012 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data