The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 29,600
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Passat GTE is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches wider.
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
57.3
72.1
82
57.3
72
79.9
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
109.9
187.7
110
190.7
187.7 in
Length
190.7 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.43 %
General
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
B8
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
