The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 46,400
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data