The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 25,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.2 %
General
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
664 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 318i
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
