The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 35,600
€ 27,000
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182.4
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.75 %
General
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
