The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 33,900

€ 30,000

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 BMT ACT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima Hybrid
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima Hybrid
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
14.98 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima Hybrid
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
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21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
719 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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