The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.58 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
1000 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data