The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 2.0 TSI
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.53 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
604 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data