The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 27,500
€ 40,500
€ 27,500
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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.6
71.7
81.2
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.7 in
106.8
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
45 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
