The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 25,400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
188.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.11 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
29 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
30.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data