The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 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 EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 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 EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.05 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
20.6 lb
city
No data
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
303 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data