The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 30,000
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.48 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
454 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
