The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 46,400
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 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
B8
Generation
TF
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 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima 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 Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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