The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 30,000
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is 7.8 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
1476
1832
2083
1455
1830
2030
1832 mm
Width
1830 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1476 mm
Height
1455 mm
2786
4767
2795
4845
4767 mm
Length
4845 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1662 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
10.95 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
B8
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
187 bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
385 NM
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
8.31 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
695 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
