The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 30,800
€ 40,500
€ 30,800
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 BMW 316i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.3
71.3
80
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.84 %
General
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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