The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
191.1 in
Length
188 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
JF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data