The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 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 2.0 BlueTDI is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
10.07 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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)
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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
131 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data