The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
675 lb
17.2 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
JF
Generation
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BlueMotion

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
991 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data