The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 31,300

€ 40,500

€ 31,300
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 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
58.1
72.1
82
57.7
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
109.7
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.12 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.97 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
48 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
976 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
30.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data