The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 30,000
€ 32,000
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
58.1
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
109.7
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.23 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
894 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
