The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 32,300
€ 40,500
€ 32,300
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
58.1
72.1
82
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
21.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
774 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
