The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
€ 33,700

€ 36,000

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI.
BMW 316i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 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 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %

General
BMW 316i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
F31
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 316i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 316i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft