The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
10.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
836 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data