The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 43,700
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2219 mi
Range
2136 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data