The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 43,700
€ 25,100
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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. The VW Passat GTE is 0.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
58.4
72.1
82
57.7
73.2
83.5
72.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.4 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
191.9
110.4
191.1
191.9 in
Length
191.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.56 %
General
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
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 manual 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
161 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 2.0
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2219 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
