The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 35,400
€ 30,000
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima Hybrid
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
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
KIA Optima Hybrid
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.04 %
General
BMW 320i
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 320i
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
BMW 320i
KIA Optima Hybrid
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
632 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
