The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
190.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.28 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
TF
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
713 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data