The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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 Hybrid is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.59 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
TF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
283 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data