2016 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel - Side Comparison2016 Kia Optima Hybrid
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What is the main difference between Optima Hybrid and Passat Diesel?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the 2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel, but it gets 2 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,995
$27,095
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
199 hp
150 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
35 MPG
30 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
38 MPG
44 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
36 - 37 MPG
35 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.1 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
190.7 in
191.6 in
Height
Height
57.1 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.0 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
95.5 ft2
96.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.0 in
38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
42.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.3 in
56.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.6 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.7 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.7 in
57.0 in
Costs
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid
2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,550 - $1,600
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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