The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 TSI (10 - 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 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
13.66 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
604 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data