The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 30,100
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 3.4 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 (12 - 13)
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 (12 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
187.8 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
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
655 lb
16.69 %
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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 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
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 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
36 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
28 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 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
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data