The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
190.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.43 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
TF
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
746 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data