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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.94 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
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
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
