The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 30,000

€ 30,400

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.94 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
TF
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
925 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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