The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 35,600
€ 29,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %
General
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
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 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
