The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 40,000
€ 27,000
€ 40,000
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 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.5
71.9
81.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.9 in
Width
72 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
112.2
185.4
110
190.7
185.4 in
Length
190.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.54 %
General
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
G20
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 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
221 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.7 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i
43 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 320i
667 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 320i
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
