The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.31 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
746 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data