The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 40,300
€ 41,800
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i 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 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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
178.2
110.4
191.1
178.2 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.86 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
