The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 40,900
€ 43,700
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
57.5
73.2
83.5
58.4
72.1
82
73.2 in
Width
72.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.5 in
Height
58.4 in
110.4
191.1
109.7
191.9
191.1 in
Length
191.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.33 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
JF
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
168 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
20 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
2219 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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).
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
