The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 30,400
€ 30,000
€ 30,400
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.94 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
B7
Generation
TF
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 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
925 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
