The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 32,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
72
79.9
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110
190.7
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.23 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
748 mi
Range
894 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
