The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 28,300
€ 28,300
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 318i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.9 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 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.11 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
E91
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
144 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 318i Touring
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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




















