The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 42,500

€ 40,500

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.9
71.9
81.4
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.9 in
Width
73.2 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
112.2
185.4
110.4
191.1
185.4 in
Length
191.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
G20
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 320i
221 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
143 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.67 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
39 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 320i
621 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data