The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 40,900
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.3
72.1
82
57.5
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.5 in
109.9
187.7
110.4
191.1
187.7 in
Length
191.1 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.9 %
General
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B8
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
