The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 26,200
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 26,200
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 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
15.77 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
45 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data