The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 31,200
€ 27,500
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i 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 2.0.
BMW 320i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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 320i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
E91
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
168 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19.75 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
38 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
631 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 320i Touring
631 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 320i Touring
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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


















