The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 32,900
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 318i Touring
€ 30,300
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 12.9 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
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178.2 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.1 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
E91
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft