The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 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 7.6 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
1470
1820
2062
1455
1830
2030
1820 mm
Width
1830 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1470 mm
Height
1455 mm
2712
4769
2795
4845
4769 mm
Length
4845 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1662 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.48 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
B7
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
187 bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
385 NM
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
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
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
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
