The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
578 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data