The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 30,000
€ 44,300
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 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 Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.48 %
General
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1827 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
