The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 31,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.3
72
79.9
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110
190.7
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.54 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
748 mi
Range
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
