The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.78 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
B7
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
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ 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 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data