The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 43,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57.3
72
79.9
57.9
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
110
190.7
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.48 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 3.6 V6
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 3.6 V6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
748 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
