The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.8 TSI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.84 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
695 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data