The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 51,500
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (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.
€ 51,500

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 Hybrid is 2.8 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 4MOTION DSG (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 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
190.7 in
Length
188 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.93 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
16.09 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
41 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
720 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
720 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data