The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima Hybrid
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.59 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima Hybrid
B7
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 EcoFuel
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima Hybrid
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data