The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 44,300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Optima Hybrid is 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat GTE
57.3
72
79.9
57.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110
190.7
109.9
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat GTE
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.48 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat GTE
TF
Generation
B8
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat GTE
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat GTE
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
138 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
41 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
748 mi
Range
1827 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
