The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 41,500
€ 28,300
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
56.5
71.3
80
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.52 %
General
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
F31
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
50 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 318d Touring
754 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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




















