The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,600
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 SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
72.1
82
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.84 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8
Generation
JF
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 SCR
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)
*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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
51 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
917 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 SCR
82.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data