The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 30,100
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 7.6 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1455
1830
2030
1470
1820
2062
1830 mm
Width
1820 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795
4845
2712
4769
4845 mm
Length
4769 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1662 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
179 kg
10.77 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
TF
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
385 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
8.89 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
52 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
748 mi
Range
669 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
