The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 39,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 39,800
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 SCR 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 SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
13.1 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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)
*DFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18.24 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
44 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI SCR
92.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data